Disaster Assistance for Farmers
Building Soil, Building Equity (BSBE):
Farmer Incentive Program
We’ve launched an innovative program to build soil health and expand conservation farming across Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Northern Georgia with our USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant-funded Building Soil, Building Equity program.
Through our Farmer Fund, we provide $12 million in cash incentives and $6 million in training and marketing services, we will be able to incentivize over 400 producers with direct incentives up to $1,000/acre for adopting conservation farming and forestry practices.
As a BSBE farmer participant you will receive training in conservation farming, soil testing services, mentorship, peer support, and national, regional, and local media promotions.
Applications
Now Open
Kentucky
Northern Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Southern Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Why Should You Join
BSBE?
Accelerating Appalachia is passionate about building regenerative agricultural systems and resilient communities in Central/Southern Appalachia and the rural Southeast.
BSBE Participant Benefits Include:
Farmer Training From
Industry Leaders
Enjoy personalized training, guidance, and technical assistance provided at no cost to the farmer from The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
Cash Incentives
Receive cash incentives to reward your implementation, GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions offset, and continued participation in the BSBE program.
Networking Opportunities
Farmers enrolled in BSBE will be connected to industry experts, engage in knowledge sharing and tap into our network of buyers, processors, and distributors.
Partners
