What products and commodities are eligible?

Eligible products for null include:<ul><li>Beef Cattle</li><li>Corn</li><li>Soybeans</li><li>Wheat</li></ul>

<ul><li>Actively manage a farm in Kentucky or surrounding states, raising cattle for beef or using woodlots to produce commodities for sale such as medicinal herbs, fruits and nuts.</li><li>All producers must implement NRCS practice 528 (Prescribed Grazing) or 336 (Soil Carbon Amendment) to access the other incentives.</li><li>Required paperwork: filed FSA forms AD-2047, AD-1026 and CCC-902; FSA subsidiary print and maps; a W-9; and an AMP contract with Mt. Folly Enterprises.</li><li>Most incentives carry a minimum herd size (see Terms).</li><li>Participation and eligibility are at Mt. Folly's discretion.</li></ul>

Mt. Folly Farmer Incentives Guide

Mt. Folly Enterprises is building a network of regenerative farmers in the Ohio River Valley. Partner farmers work with Mt. Folly's grant team to choose NRCS conservation practices for their operation, then receive practice and incentive payments for completing them. The current incentives menu covers herd improvement, heifer retention, mineral rebates, humane-handling facility upgrades, biochar and holistic farm planning.

Partners can also join educational programming and market-building events with Mt. Folly and its partner FieldSpeak.

Enterprises

Eligibility

Actively manage a farm in Kentucky or surrounding states, raising cattle for beef or using woodlots to produce commodities for sale such as medicinal herbs, fruits and nuts.
All producers must implement NRCS practice 528 (Prescribed Grazing) or 336 (Soil Carbon Amendment) to access the other incentives.
Required paperwork: filed FSA forms AD-2047, AD-1026 and CCC-902; FSA subsidiary print and maps; a W-9; and an AMP contract with Mt. Folly Enterprises.
Most incentives carry a minimum herd size (see Terms).
Participation and eligibility are at Mt. Folly's discretion.

Details

Terms

Incentives on Mt. Folly's August 2026 Farmer Incentives Menu:

Bull program (herd improvement): $7,500. 30 head minimum (calves count as 0.5), cow/calf for Mt. Folly supply, must meet Mt. Folly EPD requirements; paid as an advance.
Heifer retention bonus: $2,000. 10 head max per farmer (10 heifers retained minimum); bonus paid if the tagged heifer is still present in May 2028.
Mineral rebate: up to $7,500. 60 head minimum (or 40 cow/calf), raised for the Mt. Folly supply chain; rebate for an eligible mineral vendor.
Humane handling facility upgrade: $50,000. 80 head minimum over one year, finished for Mt. Folly, meeting Mt. Folly humane handling guidelines.
Biochar/organic carbon material allowance: $15,000. 20 acres of pasture application using approved suppliers and following NRCS-approved practices.
Holistic farm planning: $750 consulting session on land, financial or grazing planning from FieldSpeak technical assistance providers.

Application Instructions

Get in touch with one of Mt. Folly's project team leads to schedule a farm visit, then work out which NRCS practices are or can be part of your operation.

To start, fill out the interest form. For the enrollment process, contact grant coordinator Courtney Gayle at courtney@mtfolly.com or (606) 336-6410.

Resources

Winter learning opportunities, including free webinars

Updated October 22, 2026

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