Ducks Unlimited AMP
Info at a Glance
Lead Organization
Funding Source
Agronomist Support?
Eligibility:
Location
Contract Length
Deadline
Sign-up Process
Pros and Cons
- Great for pork producers since it is a program centered on helping them with stewarding their land
- One of the few programs that provides fencing, lighting, and heat mats
- Has a high acre cap for larger producers to be able to participate
Rates:
$40/acre annually ($50 for historically underserved)
Notes:
6000 acre cap, or authorization for more; requires a 3 species mix
Rates:
No-till & Strip-till: $10-acre on new acres, $6/acre on established no-till
Rates:
Edge-of-field buffers: $500/acre ($600 for historically undesrerved)
Notes:
Requires a 50-150 ft width
Rates:
Swine manure management:
Pumping: $.0125/gal up to $12,500
Application: $6/acre for manure applied land with 200 acre cap
Livestock integration: 60% cost share for temporary fencing materials to graze cover crops
Barns:
80% reimbursement for new LED bulbs
Up to $15,000 rebate on heat mats
Notes:
*Conversion to LED lighting dependent on available funding
Stacks well with:
Always check with program rep before signing up for multiple programs. Learn more about stacking here.