Incentive Money for Tractors are Available

USDA NRCS is accepting applications incentive funding under the EQIP National Air Quality Initiative for the 2015 fiscal year.  The purpose of the plan is to replace and destroy off-road tier 0 farm equipment.   The older equipment would be turned over and destroyed.  Incentive funding would be provided to applicants that qualify to be used to replace the destroyed tractor with newer, cleaner technologies.  Current model-year diesel engines are available with inventive funding.

NRCS is opening the application period to multiple times throughout the year in order to encourage more applicants. Forms and applications should be submitted to said producer’s respective county Service Center.  Applicants should apply prior to:

  • April 17, 2015
  • June 19, 2015
  • July 17, 2015

Applications will be processed quickly if all of the proper information is present. If you are interested in enrolling, please find click on the links below for the proper information.

Service Center Directory: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=CA

EQIP:  http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ca/programs/?cid=nrcs144p2_063939

NAQI:  http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ca/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=stelprdb1247003