2024 OFCAF application intake is now closed.
ON FARM CLIMATE ACTION FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Agricultural Climate Solutions On Farm Climate Action Fund is designed to encourage and provide assistance to the Prince Edward Island agriculture industry to implement beneficial management practices (BMPs) that mitigate agricultural contributions to climate change. The Program will provide solutions for mitigation by supporting both practices that reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released during or from an agricultural activity or that promote carbon sequestration in soils. The Program provides financial assistance for the adoption of BMPs through project-based payments or per-acre payments in the following activity areas:
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- Expanding adoption of cover cropping
- Improving nitrogen management practices
- Improving grazing management (adopting rotational grazing)
Funding for this program is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions Program, through the Natural Climate Solutions Fund.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
Reduce GHG emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations
- Agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers
- Community Pastures
How to Apply
Completed applications may be submitted online, or via mail or email ofcaf@peifa.ca to the Program Officer.
Inquiries can be sent to: rkhan@peifa.ca or mmoynagh@peifa.ca
View a recording of an information session on OFCAF: HERE
Applications will be considered in order received and only complete applications will be considered. Applications are currently closed and will be opened April 15, 2024.
BMP Reference Guides
Find relevant extension events on our events page.
List of nutrient management planners as of 2021 – HERE
Nitrogen management plan worksheet PDF version HERE – EXCEL version HERE
Further resources around nutrient management planning – HERE
Specific PDF on how to develop NMP – HERE
Find a Professional Agrologists on PEI.
Reporting
Download the OFCAF Reporting Form.
Bursary: Climate Smart Agrology for Economic and Sustainable Production microcredential
For details, please visit the Holland College website.