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Conservation Tillage Cost Share

Pine Creek Conservation District

Reimbursements of $30/ acre for seeding with direct seed or no till drill, up to 250 acres maximum. Producers must commit to 3 years of reduced / no-till , with reimbursement payments made each year. Installing riparian plantings adjacent to enrolled field(s) increases the maximum eligible acres to 500.

Eligibility

Must farm in the Rock Lake or Pine Creek conservation district, and sign a landowner agreement.

Application Deadline

Fall 2026