Nutrient Management Program

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The Nutrient Management Program provides funding to assist landowners and producers with developing a nutrient management plan. A nutrient management plan is required on all cropland that receives nutrients – manure or commercial fertilizers. This program is available to landowners or producers in Dane County who meet the eligibility requirements below.

The county offers two cost-share options to assist with developing a nutrient management plan. 

• Working with a Service Provider: For landowners or producers that work with their co-ops or agronomists, funds are available to assist with the development of the nutrient management plan. The cost-share rate is $10/acre/year for four years. This helps cover the costs associated with collecting soil samples and developing the nutrient management plan.
• Writing Your Own Plan: Sometimes a landowner or producer would prefer to develop and write their own nutrient management plan. Staff provide annual training workshops on how to write the plan and provide assistance with the process. Incentives are sometimes available to assist with developing the plans and cost-share funding is available at $10/acre/year for four years.

Program participation is contingent on available funding.