Cover Crop Program

How it works

The Sussex Conservation District administers the Cover Crop Program to make direct payments to farmers who plant cover crops in accordance with program guidelines. The page describes cover crops as one of the easiest and most effective conservation practices in Sussex County.

What the money covers

This program supports cover crop planting. The page also notes a new FY2027 aerial incentive: participants who choose early aerial application are eligible for an additional $5 per acre incentive.

Amounts and matching

• Participants are limited to up to $75,000 in cover crop assistance.
• If enrollment exceeds available funding, the Sussex Conservation District reserves the right to reduce the maximum payment amount per participant.
• The page does not state a matching requirement.
• The aerial application incentive is $5 per acre for early aerial application in FY2027.

How to apply

The page directs applicants to read the FY27 Cover Crop Program Fact Sheet and offers a Request More Info contact form.

Timing and deadlines

• The page references the FY27 program and notes the FY2027 aerial incentive.
• No specific application deadline or open/close date is stated on the overview page.