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Montpelier Today
By the People, for the People
Vermont Offers Farmers Payments for Conservation Practices
The Farm Agronomic Practices program provides funding to support sustainable farming methods
Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:21am
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The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is offering its Farm Agronomic Practices (FAP) program, which provides payments to over 200 Vermont farmers each year to implement conservation practices like rotational grazing, no-till planting, and cover cropping. The program is flexible and non-competitive, with all eligible farms receiving funding up to $10,000 per year.
Why it matters
The FAP program aims to encourage Vermont farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural methods that improve soil health, reduce erosion, and protect water quality. As the state works to meet its environmental goals, supporting farmers in making these conservation-minded changes is crucial.
The details
The FAP program offers per-acre payment rates for a variety of conservation practices, including rotational grazing, no-till pasture and hayland seeding, no-till planting, crop rotations, manure injection, and cover cropping. Farms are eligible for up to $10,000 in total funding per year, and reimbursement is issued after the practices are implemented. Applications that include spring practices are due by April 1.
- The 2026 FAP program is currently accepting applications.
- The deadline for spring practice applications is April 1, 2026.
The players
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
The state agency that administers the Farm Agronomic Practices program to support sustainable farming practices in Vermont.
Vermont farmers
Over 200 Vermont farmers participate in the FAP program each year to implement conservation practices on their land.
What’s next
Eligible Vermont farmers have until April 1, 2026 to apply for the FAP program and receive funding for implementing conservation practices in the spring.
The takeaway
The FAP program demonstrates Vermont's commitment to working with farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural methods that protect the state's natural resources. By providing financial incentives, the program makes it easier for farmers to invest in conservation practices that benefit the environment.
