New On-Farm Efficiency Program has launched!
The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) is based on helping farmers achieve environmental benefits by improving the farms efficiency.
The main focus is on reducing emissions, minimizing chemical runoff, and promoting efficient use of natural resources.
Details:
Eligibility:
Primary producer that is:
responsible for the day-to-day management of an agricultural operation (such as an annual crop, bee, or livestock operation) in Alberta that produces at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually
responsible for input costs for that operation
not a landlord whose only interest in the operation is ownership
Approved Indigenous applicants (First Nation, Métis Nation, Inuit)
Environmental Farm Plan
An applicant must have a current EFP certificate or letter of completion or must be able to receive an EFP certificate or letter to submit with their final report. Farming Forward has 2 EPF techs who can assist you! https://www.albertaefp.com/
Funding:
overall maximun per applicant is $150,000 over the program
the program is from 2024 to 2028
the minimum per applicant is $500.
The funding Streams and the maximum funding per stream
$50,000 for Smart Farm Technology
$50,000 for Energy Efficiency
$2,000 for Farm Security
$100,000 for Efficient Grain Handling
Smart Farm Technology Eligible items
Agronomic Decision Making tools
Electronic or solar Sensors
Moisture, salinity, organic matter, organic carbon, and pH.
macro and Micronutrients
Agricultural drones - including drone mounted ag specific sensors and lenses
Thermal imaging
multispectral imaging
Efficient Fertilizer and seed Application
Livestock Feed Efficiency and Health Monitoring Tools
and more!
Energy Efficiency Eligible items
Heating
Tankless water heaters
and more
Insulation - NEW BUILD ONLY
Heat Pumps
metering equipment
and more!
Farm Security Eligible items
GPS equipment tags and trackers
Remote monitoring for fixed cameras
Remote fuel tank monitors
and more!
Efficient Grain Handling Eligible items
Enclosed dryer roof
automatic moisture-based controllers
HE burners
heat exchangers
and more!
