USDA is investing $5 million into the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, a grant program that supports development of mitigation banks for use by ag producers looking to keep eligibility for USDA programs.
In order to participate in most programs, producers agree to comply with the wetland conservation provisions. Under the provisions, producers cannot farm converted wetlands or convert wetlands to enable ag production.
“Our goal is to make sure agricultural producers have the tools they need to successfully farm or ranch and conserve natural resources,” said Terry Cosby, chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
USDA is accepting proposals through Aug. 13 at grants.gov with funding opportunity number NOFO0001116.
