Over the last 10 years there has been massive amounts of cost share funds available for farmers who implement cover crops. At times it can be confusing and overwhelming on which program and organization to work with. That is what led us to create this unique service that bridges the gap for farmers and cost share organizations. We like to call it, The Cost Share Easy Button!
Initial onsite meeting going over all of the programs available, determine which programs that you would like to participate in and submit applications.
Bahe Cover Crops turns in your invoices and application maps on your behalf.
Cost share organizations will pay you directly.
Cost share organizations usually send out payments December – March.
Payment is 15% of the total amount that is paid to you.
You don’t pay us until you get paid first! Payment is due within 30 days of when you receive your last cost share payment.
We have worked with customers that have gotten paid $15 – $60 per acre of cost share payments. Payments are dependent of the programs and if you are allowed to stack cost share programs.
For most programs the enrollment window is from June through December.
Yes! We encourage stacking cost share programs, so you get the maximum amount for implementing cover crops!
We work with groups like Practical Farmers of Iowa, Iowa Soybean Association, Farmers for Soil Health, Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, Iowa Seed Growers Association, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship and many more!
Most cost share programs are for 1 year.
You will be paid on how many acres you get seeded vs how many acres you signed up for.
We take the heavy lifting off of your shoulders. We work with you turning in applications and we submit the invoices and application maps in for cost share payment on your behalf.
Yes! There are multiple cost share programs that reward farmers that have been implementing cover crops on their farm.
We work with both!
Yes! The initial fee is $2,500 if you don’t buy seed or have your cover crops custom seeded by us.
Contact us to schedule an initial in-person meeting!
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