Growers in four Economic and Environmental Clusters of Opportunity, or EECOs, in Minnesota, or in Tribal Nations, are eligible for financial and technical assistance to plant cover crops of Kernza® perennial grain, winter camelina, winter barley, or hybrid winter rye. Growers who take part in the Forever Green EECO Implementation Program are eligible for conservation (or “ecosystem service”) payments ranging from $20 to $50 per acre, as well as a risk management payment that will cover up to half the cost of production in the event of crop or market failure.
Source: ncat.org
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Categories: Minnesota, Crops