Nevada County Program Deadline 1/15/10
The Grass Valley NRCS office (call Jason at 530 272-3417) has applications for local farmers to apply for a grant to build up to a 2500 sq ft “hightunnel greenhouse” on your farm to extend your growing season and thus increase your production.
This project was recently expanded to include Nevada County –but time is short!
Anyone needing more information on this – such as prices or other information- reply to this email and we will supply you with information on our hightunnels or/and references to other companies who build these hightunnels…
‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels
In an effort to help increase the availability of locally grown produce, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farmers funding for one high tunnel per farm through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the EQIP Organic Initiative, and the Agricultural Management Assistance Program. High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, are constructed from metal rafters and covered with greenhouse film or fabric. They are used to extend the growing season and improve crop production. For more information on this program, visit USDA.gov or contact your local NRCS office.
