Nutrient Management Relocation Program
Forecasted
The Nutrient Management Relocation Program by the Delaware Department of Agriculture supports moving excess manure to sites that can use it, promoting sustainable nutrient use and environmental protection.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding covers transportation costs of excess manure; specific amounts depend on project need and are determined per application.
Summary: Supports the relocation of excess manure to alternative-use projects or farms needing nutrients to promote sustainable agriculture in Delaware.
Description
The Nutrient Management Relocation Program, administered by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, provides financial assistance for transporting excess manure from locations with a surplus to sites where it can be beneficially used, such as alternative-use projects or farms needing additional nutrients. This initiative is designed to optimize nutrient use across Delaware, reduce environmental impacts from nutrient runoff, and support sustainable agricultural practices.
