The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has announced the launch of a new $500,000 cost-share program aimed at helping farmers in southwest Indiana adopt conservation practices that improve soil health and protect local water quality.
The initiative, named the Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) Cost-Share Program, comes at a time when agricultural regions nationwide face increasing pressure to curb nutrient runoff while navigating high operational costs for farmers.
The program will offer financial assistance to producers across 23 counties in the southwest portion of the state, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs with a maximum reimbursement of $10,000 per producer…