USDA Fencing Subsidies

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Does anybody know if they have this in all states?

Fencing is only inexpensive if you use electric. I am tring for a

more sustainable farm and do not want to have to rely on the electric

company, fossil fuels or even pasture solar panels to keep my

livestock in their pastures. MY fencing is NOT inexpensive because I

have to pay for it up front and not monthly when the electric company

sends me a bill for now til eternity. I am trying to get solar for

the lights for all of the buildings and heat for the house but, solar

fails and animals know that - somehow but, they do.

I'm not even going to go into how I thhink small farmers SHOULD take

advantage of any tax credit or grants they can when the government is

trying to squeeze us all out of business by doing crap like NAIS! How

much is that going to cost me in Wisconsin with no benefits to

consumers in California?

" Tramar Farms " <tramar@> wrote:

rolyn & alec

not sure if every state has the exact same named org, but all

counties in iowa have a soil and water conservation district office or

a natural resource and soil conservation office (same office just

different name) if you sign up and the state /feds have funds

available, there is EQUIP and REAP funds available for interior

fencing (wire, posts, insulators etc) you have to pay for the cost up

front but when the county agency meets and you are approved, they cut

you a check for either 1/2 or 3/4 of the cost of your fencing. Here,

there is a minimum that they will write a check for so you cost has to

be " xx " amount of dollars, we also have programs available for

pasture watering systems and developing pastures. You just have to

locate the agency in your county. maybe talk to your co. extension

office? they maybe can steer you in the right direction. yah, yah, i

know it is " government " but hey, if the money is available, use it!

otherwise alec is right: fencing is fairly inexpensive.

ro