*This is a future program that could be offered. As Rock Lake Conservation District grows, this program could be available as the community's interest in it grows. Please contact Rock Lake Conservation District to get involved.*

Just like it says! Eligible participants can receive up to $30/acre to implement direct-seed on their property or a property they farm. We’re currently looking for producers interested in direct seed cost-share funding for a future Department of Ecology grant.

Direct-seeding, also known as “no-till”, is a method of agricultural production wherein tillage is limited to the most minimal degree possible when planting a crop. Instead of tilling the soil before a crop is planted (as has been conventional farming practice for thousands of years) “no-till” sows the whole crop without prior tillage, omitting time, machine wear, fuel and severe erosion potential.