Farm Cost-Share
We offer cost-share for every scale of agriculture. Our Small Grants Program and Rebate can help small scale farmers and hobbyists implement best management practices to limit mud. We also offer cost share specific to dairies and water use efficiency grants for large scale agriculture.
Hobby & Small-Scale Farming
Small Grants Program
The Whatcom CD and Whatcom County Public Works have partnered together to bring a funding opportunity to manure producers in priority water quality watersheds of Whatcom County. Small grants up to $4,500 are available for eligible Best Management Practices on farms who have completed a site assessment and have developed a Farm Plan with Whatcom CD farm planning staff. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us: FarmTeam@WhatcomCD.org.
Eligible Best Management Practices Include:
- Heavy Use Area Protection
- Manure Storage
- Roof Runoff Structures
- Fencing
- Underground Outlets
- Access Lanes
Small Farm Rebate Program
Whatcom County Public Works is currently offering up to $300 rebates for heavy use area footing materials, fencing, gutters and outlets! Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to apply or contact a Farm Planner at Whatcom CD to see how you can qualify: FarmTeam@WhatcomCD.org.
**This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J89801 to the Washington State Department of Health. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.**
Commercial & Large-Scale Farming
Sustainable Farms & Fields
The Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program is funded through the Washington State Conservation Commission to fund climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Contact a Farm Planner at Whatcom CD to see how you can qualify: FarmTeam@WhatcomCD.org.
Shellfish Program
The Washington State Conservation Commission Shellfish Program uses a targeted approach to invest in projects voluntarily installed by conservation districts and landowners that build cumulative results for shellfish recovery. Priority is given to “project clusters” within a watershed or stream reach where there’s a water quality concern. Contact a Farm Planner at Whatcom CD to see how you can qualify: FarmTeam@WhatcomCD.org.
Irrigation Efficiencies Grant Program
Washington’s Irrigation Efficiencies Grants Program is a water savings program that works with Washington’s agricultural irrigators and water purveyors. The Washington State Conservation Commission works with conservation districts to provide financial incentives to irrigators and water purveyors willing to install efficient irrigation systems that save water. The program works to restore instream flows, reduce demand on aquifers, mitigate for drought vulnerability, enhance water quality, retime water availability, and increase of-farm productivity. Contact a Farm Planner at Whatcom CD to see how you can qualify: FarmTeam@WhatcomCD.org.
