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SUMMARY:Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant Program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach. \nProducers may apply for up to $35\,000. SARE Farmer/Rancher grant are designed to support an agricultural producer (main applicant) and technical advisor to work together to implement a project (1-3 years in scope) that addresses identified needs in sustainable agriculture. The project must include both research and outreach. \nApplications close October 28th. \nApply here!
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/western-sare-farmer-rancher-grant/
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SUMMARY:USDA Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans
DESCRIPTION:The program provides guaranteed loan financing to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing. The loan guarantees are available on loans up to 75 percent of total eligible project costs. \nApplicants must be agricultural producers or rural small business owners. Projects must be located in rural areas with populations of 50\,000 residents or less. See USDA’s eligibility map for more information. \nGuaranteed Loan Process:\n– Guaranteed loan applications are open year‑round.\n– The process begins by working with a commercial lender who will originate the loan.\n– The lender applies for a guaranteed loan from USDA if they determine it would benefit the bank or the borrower.\n– The guarantee primarily provides insurance for the bank\, not the customer\, and there is a cost associated with it. The lender will suggest pursuing a guarantee if it makes sense. Borrowers typically start with their current bank to ask if they participate in USDA guaranteed loan programs.\n– USDA does not maintain an official list of participating lenders\, as any eligible lender may take part. \nLearn more and apply here. \n  \nNote: This opportunity is not affiliated with WaSHI.
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/usda-rural-energy-for-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans/
CATEGORIES:Financial Resource
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SUMMARY:WSDA Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about upgrading your farm equipment? \nWSDA’s Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant opens September 4th\, and now is the time to prepare. Eligible Washington producers may receive reimbursement to help purchase equipment that improves soil health\, reduces greenhouse gas emissions\, and strengthens resilience of Washington agriculture. Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act\, this program reimburses commercial agriculture and aquaculture operations for a portion of the cost of eligible equipment used in on-farm production. \nUp to $4.3 million is available on a first-come\, first-served basis for Fiscal Year 2026. We recommend applicants start preparing now. \nVisit the grant webpage to learn about the grant and get tips on how to prepare your application: agr.wa.gov/climategrant
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/wsda-climate-smart-farm-equipment-grant/
CATEGORIES:Financial Resource
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SUMMARY:Zero Foodprint Restore Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Restore program funds grants up to $25k or farmers and ranchers implementing regenerative practices. \nThe program serves as a catalyst for federal\, state\, and regional efforts to increase the beneficial ecosystem services provided by agriculture and specifically to advance climate change goals by improving soil health and sequestering atmospheric carbon. In doing so\, the program aims also to engage the public in supporting the resilience and carbon benefit potential of the agricultural economy and land holdings. \nThe financial incentives made available through the Restore program enable farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation practices and\, in exchange\, businesses and consumers gain the opportunity to directly improve regional food systems and take regionalized climate action. The soil health practices funded through Restore will accrue value to the agricultural operation as well\, improving water and nutrient management\, among other benefits. \nHow to Apply\nStep 1: Read the grant guidelines and determine eligibility. You can also sign up for our October 20th info session here. \nStep 2: Develop a scope of work of 1 to 4 eligible conservation practices. \nStep 3: Input practices into the COMET Planner (linked in the application) to determine the CO2 sequestration. \nStep 4: Find a Technical Assistance Provider to sign on to the project if awarded. \nStep 5: Submit your application! The deadline for submissions is November 4th at midnight. Award decisions will be sent by mid December.
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/zero-foodprint-restore-grant/
CATEGORIES:Financial Resource
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SUMMARY:Mason County Biochar Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join Mason County Conservation District for a demonstration of flame capped kiln use for biochar production including loading\, starting\, and quenching. \nThe event will include a discussion of the benefits of biochar for fuels reduction\, soil health\, and community resiliency. \nRegister at masoncd.org/events!
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/mason-county-biochar-demonstration/
LOCATION:Shelton\, WA\, Shelton\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Snohomish County\, the annual Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference unites large and small\, organic and conventional farmers\, livestock raisers\, and woodland stewards. It features educational workshops\, industry keynote presentations\, and an indoor trade show highlighting modern agricultural equipment\, local non-profits\, and research. \nThe Washington Soil Health Initiative is hosting the Soils track for this year’s conference\, featuring the following sessions: \nSession 1:  Building On-Farm Soil Biology • Riley Spears\, Production Manager Rader Farms  \nRiley Spears manages production at Rader Farms\, a large raspberry operation in Lynden\, WA focused on balancing productivity with long-term soil stewardship. With approximately 1\,000 acres in production\, including nearly 600 acres of raspberries\, Riley oversees a constantly rotating system of planting\, harvesting\, and field renewal. In this session\, Riley will describe efforts he has led to build on-farm soil health\, including soil fungi inoculation\, worm compost tea\, and runway cover crops. \nSession 2:  Farm Soil Contamination and Remediation • Sally Brown\, Professor of Environmental & Forest Sciences\, University of Washington \nSally Brown is a Professor of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington\, where her research focuses on reclaiming waste materials to promote soil health\, climate change mitigation\, and biosolids recycling. This session will explore practical strategies for assessing and managing soil contamination in agricultural systems. Detection of contaminants including metals and organics generally does not mean that these pose any real-world risk. Understanding what to test for and how to interpret testing results will be a focus.  Risk pathways\, soil analysis\, and understanding when to be concerned will also be a focus. Benefits of amendments including composts and biosolids\, as well as tools for communication\, will also be presented. \nSession 3:  Manure Management • Whit Barrett\, Agriculture & Agroforestry Planner\, Snohomish Conservation District \nWhit Barrett is an Agriculture and Agroforestry Planner for the Snohomish Conservation District’s Agriculture Team\, where they provide technical assistance\, farm/agroforestry planning\, and outreach to agricultural and small forest operators. In this session\, Whit will review best practices for manure storage\, handling\, composting\, and field application. When managed effectively\, manure can be a valuable asset for improving soil health\, reducing input costs\, and improving pasture and cropland productivity. Special considerations for manure management on smaller properties will also be discussed. \nSession 4:  Understanding Soil Tests • Dani Gelardi\, Director of Conservation Policy & Research\, Washington State Department of Agriculture \nDani Gelardi (she/her) is the Director of Conservation Policy & Research for the Washington Department of Agriculture. She leads soil and climate efforts for the agency including the Washington Soil Health Initiative. In this session\, Dani will provide an overview of soil health testing\, explaining how to collect soil samples and how to interpret soil test results within the context of local soils\, management practices\, and long-term trends. Attendees will learn the importance of foundational indicators such as soil texture\, pH\, cation exchange capacity\, and soil organic matter\, while also introducing newer biological\, chemical\, and physical soil health metrics. \n  \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/focus-on-farming-forestry-conference/
LOCATION:Evergreen State Fair Park\, 14405 179th Ave SE\, Monroe\, 98272\, United States
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