For Immediate Release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funding\nAvailable for Innovative Equipment to Improve Water Quality on Vermont Farms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n $1 million will\nSupport Farms and Vermont Clean Water Goals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n September 10, 2019 | Montpelier VT<\/strong> – The Vermont\nAgency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce that $1\nmillion dollars in funding is available for farmers, custom applicators,\nnon-profit organizations and phosphorus separation equipment providers through\nthe Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP). Financial assistance is\navailable for new or used innovative equipment that will aid in the reduction\nof surface runoff of agricultural wastes to State waters, improve water quality\nof State waters, reduce odors from manure application, separate phosphorus from\nmanure, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce costs to farmers. The\nfollowing equipment categories are eligible for funding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n CEAP grant applications are due by November 1, 2019 and\nnotification of grant award will occur by February of 2020. All categories are\neligible to receive state financial assistance up to 90% of eligible costs not\nto exceed maximum funding rates, which vary based on the type of equipment.\nApplicants are limited to one application per individual farm operation,\norganization, or entity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe CEAP program is important for our farmers to help make\ncapital investments to continue improving water quality on our farms. \n These investments are crucial for meeting our state clean water goals.\n Manure injectors, precision agriculture or dissolved air flotation\ntechnologies require significant investment, but can save farmers money while\nimproving farm nutrient management and environmental stewardship. We\nthank our farmers for their continued efforts and investments in this important\narea,\u201d said Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and\nMarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the program requirements, or to apply\nplease visit agriculture.vermont.gov\/ceap<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n For questions please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nina Gage<\/strong> | VAAFM Water Quality Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n 802-622-4098 | Nina.Gage@Vermont.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ### <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scott Waterman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy and Communications Director | VT Agency of\nAgriculture, Food & Markets\n\n802-622-4662 | scott.waterman@vermont.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For Immediate Release: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Funding Available for Innovative Equipment to Improve Water Quality on Vermont Farms $1 million will Support Farms and Vermont Clean Water Goals September 10, 2019 | Montpelier VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce that $1 million … <\/p>\n