Beef Rotational Grazing Initiative
$3,000.00
Grant
Description:
The objective is to assist beef producers to adopt or improve rotational pasture management on their farms. Proper adoption and use of rotational pasture practices will improve quantity and quality of pasture productivity, improve pasture carrying capacity, extend
the grazing season, improve soil health and carbon sequestration, improved root growth, improve animal productivity, improve pasture biodiversity and improve drought resistance of pastures.
Comments on Funding:
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be beef farmers that meet the following conditions:
1. Premises on which the farming activities occur must be located in New Brunswick.
2. An individual representing the applicant farm operation must have attained the legal age of 19 in the province of New Brunswick.
3. No current or former public office holder, public servant,
Member of the Legislative Assembly or Member of the House of Commons who is not in compliance with applicable conflict of interest guidelines and legislation shall derive any benefit from this program.
4. Be members in good standing with the
New Brunswick Cattle producers. This requires submission of the NBCP annual producer registration form, along with
required documentation.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit a completed application form
and attach any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the Sustainable
CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Supplier quotes
2. pasture questionnaire
3. necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications are obtained to complete their project.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
