Ready to apply? Be sure to review the Producer Eligibility and Program Requirements below. To apply, you will need the following information:

1. Letter of Recommendation from your County Land Conservation Department
2. Estimate from Salesperson or Dealership

Once Application is completed send: 1) Application Packet, 2) Letter of Recommendation, and 3) Equipment Estimate to Conservation@fwwa.org (preferred), or mail to Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance at 525 W Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2E, Appleton, WI 54911

To receive priority, submit application by August 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as funding is available for the remainder of 2026.

• Must own and operate a farm located within the county boundaries of the Fox-Wolf River Basin (see map).
• Equipment type must be new to the farm. Farm cannot use funds to upgrade equipment. Funds must be used to purchase equipment types that the farm does not currently own.
• Participant must be registered with USDA-FSA and have FSA-assigned farm/field/tract ID(s)

• Letter of Recommendation: Must submit a letter of recommendation from County Land Conservation Department staff demonstrating applicant’s need for soil health equipment and commitment to soil health systems.
• Equipment Purchase Condition: New, used, and customized equipment are eligible. If purchasing used equipment that is not in working condition, the cost of necessary parts and repairs may be included in the total purchase price and will count towards 50% reimbursement, up to the $30,000 cap. Equipment must be in working order before incentive payment.
• Annual Meeting: Must commit to annual check-in meetings with county partners or Fox-Wolf to discuss outcomes, use of equipment, and if producer is meeting goals outlined in application for three years following purchase.
• Responsibility: Must assume responsibility for all equipment costs outside of purchase incentive, including but not limited to: purchase costs exceeding 50% or $30,000 (whichever is less), maintenance, repairs, and insurance.
• Ownership: Must maintain ownership of equipment for a minimum of three years. If equipment is sold before three years of ownership, incentive funds must go towards the purchase of equipment that serves same purpose.
• Maintenance: Must perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Outreach: Must be willing to work with Fox-Wolf to showcase equipment for outreach purposes, including but not limited to: field days, video and photography, farmer interviews, and speaking and presentation opportunities (i.e. Farmer Roundtable) for three years following equipment purchase.