Applications for the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program are open through August 29, 2025. This program provides up to 50% cost-share for the purchase of soil health equipment, with a maximum grant award of $45,000. Producers who are certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program earn priority ranking points in the application review process. $4.36 million are available for grants statewide. Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/soil-health-grant for the application and more information.

Contact Jessica (651-802-3059 or jessica.jurcek@state.mn.us) or Brad (651-201-6489 or brad.jordahlredlin@state.mn.us) with questions.