Manure injection grants support Maryland farmers in applying liquid manure below the soil surface to reduce nutrient runoff and odors, preserve surface residue, and make more nitrogen available to crops.
Dairy & Livestock Manure Transport Grants support farmers, businesses, and manure brokers in moving manure from high-phosphorus areas to suitable fields or alternative-use projects for safe use.
Poultry Manure Transport Grants help farmers, businesses, and manure brokers move Maryland poultry litter to crop fields or alternative-use facilities, redirecting manure from farms with excess supplies.
Maryland Income Tax Subtraction Modification for Conservation Equipment supports farmers' equipment purchases through tax relief to control erosion, manage nutrients, and protect water quality.
The Nitrogen Management Financial Assistance grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture funds research-based farming practices to reduce nitrate leaching and protect groundwater in Minnesota.
Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share Program (MACS) supports farmers with on-farm conservation projects to reduce erosion, manage nutrients, and protect waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.