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Cover Crops & Carbon Assistance Program

Implement NRCS EQIP practices — including Soil Carbon Amendment (336) — at no upfront cost, and earn $100–$300 per acre.

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    Financial return

    Earn extra income per acre while building long-term soil value.
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    No out-of-pocket cost

    We cover upfront material costs for enrolled farmers.
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    Expert guidance

    Help with practice selection, application rates and NRCS documentation.
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    Stackable practices

    Pair 336 with Cover Crop (340), Conservation Crop Rotation (328), Nutrient Management (590) and No-Till (329).

Who qualifies

Agricultural producers and private forest landowners on crop, pasture, range, forest or farmstead land. Payment amounts and ranking dates vary by state.

Farmer sign-up

Farmer sign-up (NRCS)

No obligation. We never share your information.

Get biochar on your ground this season.

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