Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Update |
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1,276 producers, 929,026 acres, 2,552 new practices
Over $50,000 has been awarded to MAWQCP certified producers for climate smart practices
Through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program's Climate Smart Farms Project, producers are working with local representatives to explore the existing and potential climate benefits unique to their land and management. Climate-smart farming practices can mitigate climate change, build farm resiliency, and may provide producers with a new income stream through climate and carbon marketplaces.
Certified producers who have obtained the Climate Smart Farm Endorsement are eligible for a payment of $1,000 through the MAWQCP Climate Smart Farms Project. If you would like to apply, please contact your local Certification Specialist. Funding for this project was provided by a grant from the McKnight Foundation.
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It's conference season!
The MAWQCP will be attending numerous agricultural conferences around the state this winter. Stop by the MAWQCP booth for program updates and to meet our staff.
- Nov 11: Minnesota Food and Ag Summit hosted by Agrigrowth
- Nov 12-13: Emerging Farmers Conference
- Nov 18: Minnesota Farmers Union Annual Conference
- December 1-2: Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Conference
- December 6-8: Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Short Course and Trade Show
- December 7-8: Prairie Grains Conference
- December 9-10: Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention
- December 12-14: Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Annual Convention
- December 15-16: Soil Management Summit
Advisory Committee Meeting
The next Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for November 22 from 9:30am - 4:00pm at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN). The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to attend please email mda.mawqcp@state.mn.us for more information.
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