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Sustainable Farms & Fields
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Washington State Conservation Commission
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Covered costs for sustainable farming practices.
Overview
Description:
Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF) is a grant program that makes it easier and more affordable for farmers and ranchers to implement climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Through SFF, farmers and ranchers may receive free services — such as on-farm consultations, climate-smart farm plans, and other technical expertise — and financial assistance to help cover the cost of eligible projects, equipment, seeds for cover crops, and other expenses.
The Washington State Legislature created SFF in 2020 and provided seed funding for the Conservation Commission to design the program framework in partnership with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington State University, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Eligibility:
Please note that applications are currently closed SFF funding is open to conservation districts and other public entities that possess the expertise to provide technical assistance and the capacity to implement climate-smart practices. These entities include:
• Conservation districts
• State agencies
• Colleges, universities, and extension offices
• Federally recognized tribes
• Counties
• Cities, towns, and other municipalities
• Special purpose districts
SFF funding is available to conservation districts and other public entities only. Interested producers should reach out to their CD, WSU Extension Office, or local climate-smart government program. Find your local conservation district using the "local service" button below.
Financial benefit:
Covered costs. Other Benefits include shared equipment, climate resiliency, farm viability, and economic vitality.
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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