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No-Till and Direct Seed Program
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Spokane Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Improve soil health and reduce costs with No-Till Direct Seeding practices
Overview
Description:
Our Direct Seed Loan Program makes it easy for you to switch to direct seed and no-tillage operations as we offer low-interest loans to producers for major agricultural equipment purchases that:
- Aid in the direct placement of seed and/or fertilizers in one or two passes
- Aid in the removal or management of residue
By using direct seeding there are fewer passes over the field, which results in less fuel needed, less labor required and less wear and tear placed on the machinery. It truly is the way to work smarter, not harder!
Eligibility:
To be eligible you must farm within the boundaries of one of the following conservation districts in eastern Washington: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, E. Klickitat, Foster Creek, Franklin, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pine Creek, Palouse, Palouse-Rock Lake, Pomeroy, S. Douglas, Snohomish (new!) Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
Financial benefit:
Loan-to-value ratio shall not exceed 75% based upon cost or appraised value of collateral.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
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