Still Time for to Enroll in Climate-Smart Grant Producer Program

October 28, 2024

The American Lamb Board (ALB) has received a USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant to measure the benefits of targeted sheep grazing on carbon sequestration, soil health, and related ecosystem services. This program allows up to 150 sheep producers to participate and expand climate-smart practices beyond the initial four pilot sites.

Program Overview:

Participants will work with Technical Assistance (TA) Providers to develop operational plans, implement climate-smart practices, and organize farm data to assess emissions.
Producers can receive up to $7,000 to support their participation in climate-smart management and emissions reporting efforts.

How to Apply: Interested producers can apply online using the following form: Online Enrollment Form.

Important Dates:

Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2024
Program Start Date: January 1, 2025

Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for the program payment, producers must:

Establish farm records with the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Complete form AD-2047 (Customer Data Worksheet).
Certify highly erodible land conservation and wetland conservation through form AD-1026.
Certify that they are not a foreign person.
Ensure that no other government funds (e.g., EQIP) are being used for the same practices.
Agree to share farm data for emissions calculations and carbon sequestration.

Priority Applicants: Small or underserved producers—including beginning, socially disadvantaged, veteran, limited resource, and women farmers—will be prioritized.

For more details, visit lamb board.com/climate-smart-sheep or contact Camren at Camren@americanlamb.com.

ALB Chair Jeff Ebert encourages producers to take advantage of the grant: “This Climate-Smart Grant offers a valuable opportunity for producers to adopt sustainable practices, enhance their farm's long-term productivity, and receive financial support to offset costs.”

Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to the future of climate-smart sheep farming!

Source: ALB

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