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August 21, 2024 News

New program launches to boost agricultural sustainability

A new program, designed to enhance environmental sustainability and economic efficiency, is now open to applications.

The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) merges the former Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, with new opportunities based on industry feedback collected in the fall of 2023. The approach aims to support producers in optimizing the use of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and energy, thereby achieving significant environmental benefits.

The primary goal of OFEP is to help producers achieve precision in input usage, resulting in cost savings, reduced off-target applications, and lower emissions.

OFEP offers funding through four distinct streams:

  1. Smart Farm Technology
  2. Energy Efficiency
  3. Farm Security
  4. Efficient Grain Handling

Funding is retroactive to April 1, 2023, with eligible expenses covered at a 50 per cent cost-share rate. The maximum funding per applicant is $150,000 over the program’s duration. Each stream has specific funding caps:

  • Smart Farm Technology: $50,000
  • Energy Efficiency: $50,000
  • Farm Security: $2,000
  • Efficient Grain Handling: $100,000

For certain eligible items, maximum grant amounts are specific in the funding list.

Applicants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis according to the eligibility criteria and funding available.

Learn More and Apply

About the Author

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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