On-Farm Efficiency Program reopens with funding available

The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) has reopened for applications, aiming to help producers enhance environmental benefits through efficient use of agricultural inputs.

The program offers funding for projects that optimize the use of agricultural inputs. The program offers funding for projects that optimize the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and energy, benefiting both producers and the environment by reducing costs and emissions.

Eligible expenses are funded at a 50 per cent cost-share rate, with a maximum of $150,000 per applicant, and the program includes four funding streams: Smart Farm Technology, Energy Efficiency, Farm Security, and Efficient Grain Handling.

For more details, visit the OFEP website or contact the OFEP team at ofep@gov.ab.ca.