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The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is excited to announce that the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program is now available to all Wisconsin farmers! This grant opportunity offers pork producers and row crop farmers a unique opportunity to receive financial and technical support to adopt and maintain conservation practices.
This program provides incentives for farming practices, such as cover crops, swine management and energy-efficient barn upgrades—helping protect your freedom to operate, boost your market position and attract supply chain partners committed to sustainable practices. Participants receive not only financial incentives but are also matched with a technical advisor to ensure effective implementation while meeting increasing market demands for pork.
Here’s how the program supports producers in securing their farm’s resiliency and freedom to
operate—helping them create a lasting impact on their operations.
Key Benefits
- Earn Financial Incentives
The program offers a range of financial incentives that reward producers for implementing and maintaining climate-smart agricultural practices. By participating, producers can receive monetary support to cover some of the costs of qualifying practices. - Strengthen Market Position
Increase your market appeal by aligning with retailers’ and foodservice companies’ demand for sustainable pork. Producers can attract more customers and meet increasing market demands for environmentally conscious products by tracking and sharing their sustainability practices. - Attract Supply Chain Partners
Gain visibility as a preferred partner for companies prioritizing ethical and responsible practices. As sustainability becomes an increased priority across the supply chain, support your growth and resilience by attracting interest from companies looking to work with producers that align with the industry’s We Care® Ethical Principles. - Protect Your Freedom to Operate
Secure your ability to make farm decisions that benefit your business and the longevity of your operation. By proactively adopting and documenting these practices, you retain the freedom to make decisions that suit your business and build a foundation for long-term success.
The mission of the Wisconsin Pork Association is to promote and protect the state’s pork industry in order to ensure its success now and in the future.
Climate-Smart Practices Covered Under The Program:
● Cover Crops
● Livestock Integration with Cover Crops
● Tillage Management (No-Till and Strip-Till)
● Swine Manure Management
● In-Barn LED Light Bulbs
● Heat Mat Rebate
To Get Started:
- Complete the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report: Confidentially and securely capture the
operations in place on your farm. - Select Practices That Fit Your Farm: Choose from eligible practices that align with your farm’s
goals, and sign grant paperwork to apply for the associated incentives. - Implement and Document: Keep records of implementation through receipts, photos and
other required documentation to verify practices. Each practice will have an outlined
verification process to receive payment. - Receive Funding: Once practices are verified, you can receive financial support and continue
building a resilient future for your farm. - Stand Out to Stakeholders and Contribute to a Positive Industry Story: Use your report to
demonstrate your farm’s commitment to conservation, boosting your market presence.
By joining grant programs like this, producers can protect their freedom to operate while drawing in
valuable supply chain partnerships. With $20 million in federal support for the Advancing U.S. Pork
Sustainability and Market Value grant – combined with $10 million from our partner, Nestlé, and $5
million from Pork Checkoff funds – a total of $35 million is available to support producers in their
efforts.
