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Small Farms Assistance
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Columbia Basin Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Planning or use, and financial assistance for small and hobby farmers.
Overview
Description:
Grant County Conservation District's Small Farms Program is designed to assist small farmers and hobby farmers, i.e. folks who don't make their main income from agricultural activities, with activities to help conserve their natural resources.
Assistance may include technical assistance such as planning or land use consultations, or cost share to help fund conservation projects.
Natural resource services usually asked about include water quality and quantity, soil erosion and soil health, air quality, pest control, and responsible AG stewardship.
Cost share funding may include: manure management, pasture management or maintenance, rotational grazing, fencing, wildlife enhancement, irrigation water management, windbreaks/shelterbreaks, storm runoff, and nutrient management.
Eligibility:
Small or hobby farmers
Financial benefit:
Financial assistance varies per project. Contact a conservation district planner to discuss your project and further financial assistance.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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