An outcome based incentive program to aid in the implementation of soil health practices to protect soil and water for generations to come in Southeast Minnesota

Cover Crops

Like stated above this is an outcome based program. This program differs from other SWCD cover crop cost share programs because you receive payment once the minimum outcome has been met, compared to being payed just for the seeding of the cover crop. The program also offers additional enhancement payments.

To receive payment for you cover crop seeding the cover crop must reach a height of 12 inches before termination.

The payment for the 12" Minimum height is $55/ Acre. Below enhancements are listed for additional payment on top of the $55/ Acre payment. The annual max payment cannot exceed $15,750 for producer. There is an 150 Acre limit per producer- that limit accounts for all counties in the SE Minnesota region.

Enhancement Management Options:

-Cover crop termination height of 24” and above: $20/ Acre

-Planting Green: $10/ Acre

-Multi-Species Cover Crop Mix (5 Species Minimum) : $10/ Acre

-Grazing the Cover Crop: $10/ Acre

Please read the program requirements below for additional details and requirements- signature will be required on this document by producers before approval of contract

Cover Crop applications are now open! Please click the button below to submit your application today! 

Once your application is submitted an SWCD Employee will review your application and reach out to you! If you have trouble with the application we are more than happy to help! Reach out to Ella or Deanna, you can find their contact info on the board and staff page. Keep in mind that an application does not automatically mean approval. Review the program requirement before submitting an application