Manitoba Organics  is offering a cost-share funding program that supports on-farm projects to improve soil health and biodiversity.  We are thrilled to receive funding from the Conservation Trust to improve soil health and biodiversity on Manitoba farms. A portion of the funding received is for a cost-share program, which will help farmers identify ways to enhance biodiversity and soil stewardship on their farms and supports the costs of implementing these plans.  Projects supported by the cost-share program include activities to improve on-farm biodiversity, planting cover crops and perennials to improve crop rotations and improve soil health, integrating livestock and pollinators such as leaf cutter bees, and shelterbelt establishment. Find out how this program is supporting farmers in the province. 

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DEADLINE EXTENDED

NEW DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25TH, 2024

We have extended the deadline for the cost-share program! You may be eligible for up to $7,000 in funding if you implemented any of the following practices during this growing season:

• cover crops that maintains soil cover through Fall (over-winter cover crops)

• multi species cover crop used for grazing or green manure (single-year eligible)

• temporary or permanent watering systems to facilitate grazing on cropland or new pasture

• shelterbelt establishment; trees, shrubs and perennial plants in buffer zones and along field margins

 

Retroactive funding is available, you do not have to be an organic producer to apply!