Program Name | Partnership for Assistance on Agricultural Waste Management Systems; Environmental Assistance Program |
Sector | Agriculture |
Key Subsectors | Livestock |
Key Stakeholders/Beneficiaries | Farmers, Local Communities |
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Agency | Connecticut Department of Agriculture |
Type of Service Provided | Financial Assistance; Partnership; Technical Support |
Description | Connecticut offers technical and financial support to farm businesses in managing farm waste through the Environmental Assistance Program's "Partnership for Assistance on Agricultural Waste Management Systems." Through this partnership, a farm may obtain waste management planning, structure design, and qualify for financial assistance as well as help in procuring required permits. In cooperation with the partnership, the USDA Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) provides cost sharing for agricultural improvements that will help meet water quality and other environmental objectives. Another source of financing within the partnership is sometimes available through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's Environmental Assistance Program (EAP) for Connecticut farmers. This funding program allows for the Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture to reimburse any farmer for part of the costs that qualify under the EAP in order to maintain compliance with Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection approved agricultural waste management plan. |
Targete Gases/ Pollutants | CH4; N2O |
Contact Information | Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Environmental Assistance Program, telephone860-713-2511 Email: ctdeptag@po.state.ct.us. |
Website | http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=1368&q=270138 |
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