New York Invests $25M in Farm Climate Resilience Projects

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New York state is investing more than $25 million into 133 farms across 23 counties to support projects aimed at improving sustainability, soil health, and long-term climate resilience. The funding, distributed through the state's Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 67,000 metric tons annually.

Why it matters

As New York works to reduce emissions and help the agriculture sector adapt to increasingly volatile weather, this investment in climate-focused farming practices represents a key part of the state's broader climate strategy. The program has now awarded a total of $94 million to 700 farms statewide, signaling growing interest from farmers in adopting more sustainable methods.

The details

The projects funded in this latest round include expanded use of cover crops, improved manure and methane management systems, soil health initiatives, and water quality protections. Nearly half of the funding has gone toward methane reduction systems, which account for the vast majority of the projected emissions cuts. About half of the farms receiving support are participating in the program for the first time.

• The funding was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on April 2, 2026.
• The Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program has now awarded a total of $94 million to 700 farms statewide since its inception.

What’s next

The state says the program remains oversubscribed, indicating continued demand from farmers looking to offset costs associated with climate adaptation and environmental improvements.