Vermont Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Program (PSWF)
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
The Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program provides pasture management technical assistance and financial assistance to Vermont farmers to improve water quality and on-farm livestock exclusion from surface waters statewide.
Eligible Practices
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Fence
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Livestock Pipeline
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Water Source Development
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Watering Facility
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Improved Permanent Water Area
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Stream Crossing
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Electric Fence Chargers
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Trails & Walkways
Enterprises
Eligibility
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Be a Vermont farm as defined in the Required Agricultural Practices
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Manage pastureland where water quality will benefit from implementation of improved pasture management and eligible and/or necessary conservation practices
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Have ownership or land control for the lifespan of the practice (10 years)
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Have an insurance policy that allows for the State and its employees and officers to be listed as additional insured
Terms
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The Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program provides no-cost pasture management technical assistance from experienced grazing specialists
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PSWF also provides financial assistance that reimburses 90% of the cost to install infrastructure that will improve pasture management, up to the farm’s grant amount.
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Maximum grant amount when the project has livestock exclusion from surface waters is $15,000 per farm.
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Maximum grant amount when there is no livestock exclusion from surface waters, but where rotational grazing will be implemented or improved is $10,000 per farm. Rotational grazing requires at minimum moving livestock at least twice per week.
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Application Instructions
All applications are received on a rolling basis.
The PSWF Application requires the following information:
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Farm Contact Information
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of acres
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of livestock and livestock type
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Practices proposed or interested in learning more about
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If applicable, partners or other organizations you are working with on the project
Prior to applying, please read the important information below:
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Submitting an application does not ensure an award.
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Grant agreements must be in place prior to the start of construction.
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Farmer is responsible for financing the project during construction and will only receive reimbursement upon certified project completion.
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Final cost share payment is determined by actual project costs as documented by itemized invoices.
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Farmer’s equipment and labor costs are eligible for reimbursement.
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Details
Organization
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
Financial Instrument
Grant, Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$15,000
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Updated February 5, 2023
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