Interested in adding soil health practices to your farm, but need equipment to make that happen? On August 8th, 2025, Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a webinar about the Minnesota Soil Health Financial Assistance grant, which is a Minnesota Department of Agriculture program that offers cost-share reimbursement for equipment that will help improve soil health on farms. During the webinar, experienced grant reviewers discussed tips for submitting a strong application for this competitive grant.
Minnesota Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant Program Quick facts
- One of the first and only programs to reimburse for equipment including, but not limited to, no-till drills, air seeders, agricultural drones for cover crop seeding, and more.
- Covers purchase of new equipment, used equipment, and parts to retrofit existing equipment.
- Awards range from $500-$45,000 (up to 50 percent cost share).
- Individual producers, producer groups, and local government units are eligible to apply.
To watch the webinar on Minnesota Farmers Union’s YouTube channel, click here.
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