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Lower the cost of going natural on your farm

Several state and federal conservation programs help farmers cover the cost of switching to biological pest control and natural nutrient inputs — including products like AgriPure's. This free guide shows you which programs you may qualify for and exactly how to apply.

Find your program

Independent guide to public programs. We don't run these programs — we help you find them and point you to the official application.

First, how “subsidies” actually work for farm inputs

The government usually doesn't discount a specific product off the shelf. Instead, it pays you back for adopting better conservation practices— and natural inputs like AgriPure's can count toward those practices. Here's the simple version:

Step 1

You adopt a qualifying practice

Things like integrated pest management (reducing chemical pesticide risk) or improved nutrient management. Biological and natural inputs fit these practices.

Step 2

You apply through a cost-share program

You enroll with your local USDA or state office and get an approved plan. Most programs reimburse a share of your costs rather than paying a store discount.

Step 3

You get reimbursed

You typically buy and apply the inputs, keep your receipts and records, and receive your cost-share payment. Higher payment rates are often available for beginning, veteran, and historically underserved farmers.

The core

Programs that can help

Open “Details” on any program to see what it can offset, who's eligible, and how to apply.

Federal · NRCSEQIP — Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramThe biggest federal cost-share program — pays you to adopt conservation practices, including pest and nutrient management.Details

What it can offset: Costs tied to integrated pest management and nutrient management plans, where lower-risk biological inputs (like AgriPure products) fit. Practice standards include the Pest Management Conservation System (Code 595) and Nutrient Management (Code 590).
Who's eligible: Agricultural producers and owners of eligible farmland. Beginning, veteran, limited-resource, and socially disadvantaged farmers get higher payment rates and can request advance payments.
Good to know: EQIP is a reimbursement-style cost-share contract — you generally pay up front and get cost-share back. Practice 595 mainly funds building and following an IPM plan that reduces pesticide risk; it doesn't simply pay for a product purchase, but moving to biological inputs supports that plan.
How to apply: Contact your local NRCS office (USDA Service Center). Applications are accepted year-round but funded in ranked batches with periodic cutoff dates.

Apply through NRCS

Federal · NRCSEQIP Organic InitiativeAn EQIP track built specifically for certified-organic and transitioning-to-organic farms.Details

What it can offset: The same conservation practices as EQIP — pest management, nutrient management, cover crops, crop rotation — geared to organic systems where natural inputs are the norm.
Who's eligible: Certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic.
Good to know: Same reimbursement model as EQIP. A strong fit if AgriPure products are part of your organic input program.

Learn about the Organic Initiative

Federal · FSAOCCSP — Organic Certification Cost Share ProgramReimburses a big chunk of what it costs to get and keep organic certification.Details

What it can offset: Up to 75% of your certification costs, capped at $750 per certification scope (scopes: crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling). With multiple scopes, total reimbursement can reach up to $3,000. (Figures as of 2025–2026, subject to change.)
Who's eligible: Certified organic operations (and those renewing certification).
Good to know: This covers certification costs, not the inputs themselves — but it lowers the cost of running the organic operation where natural inputs are used. Apply through your local FSA office or participating state agency. 2025 fund release timing has been uncertain — confirm current availability with FSA.

Apply through FSA

Federal · Competitive grantSARE Grants — Sustainable Agriculture Research & EducationCompetitive grants that can fund an on-farm trial of a new practice or input.Details

What it can offset: Farmer/Rancher grants let you test something new on your farm — for example, trialing a biological pesticide or natural nutrient program and measuring the results.
Who's eligible: Farmers and ranchers in every U.S. state and territory. Grant sizes vary by region (commonly a few thousand up to ~$30,000). (Figures as of 2025–2026, subject to change.)
Good to know: This is a grant (not a reimbursement contract), but it's competitive and project-based — you propose a trial and report what you learn.

Explore SARE grants

State & localState & Local ProgramsMany states run their own IPM cost-share, healthy-soils, and block-grant programs — often the most direct way to offset input costs.Details

What it can offset: Varies widely by state: integrated pest management incentives, healthy-soils payments, organic transition funds, and more.
Who's eligible: Depends on the state program.
Good to know: These vary the most and change often. Your state department of agriculture and local conservation district are the people to ask.

Find your state department of agriculture

Not sure where to start? Pick what describes you.

I run a conventional farm and want to cut chemical pesticide use.

Start with EQIP (Pest Management Conservation System, Code 595) at your local NRCS office. Ask about nutrient management (Code 590) too.

I'm certified organic (or transitioning).

Look at the EQIP Organic Initiative for practices, and OCCSP to recover certification costs.

I want to test a new natural product before going all-in.

A SARE Farmer/Rancher grant can fund an on-farm trial.

I want the fastest, most direct help with input costs.

Check your state and local programs first — call your state ag department and conservation district.

How to apply (the common path)

Find your local office

For EQIP/Organic Initiative, that's your NRCS office at the USDA Service Center. For OCCSP, your FSA office or state agency.

Talk through a conservation plan

A conservationist helps you identify qualifying practices (e.g., IPM, nutrient management) for your land.

Get your application ranked and approved

Programs fund applications in batches; ask about the next cutoff date.

Choose your eligible inputs

Within an approved pest- or nutrient-management practice, natural inputs like AgriPure's can be part of your plan. Confirm specifics with your planner.

Buy, apply, and keep records

Save receipts and application records — reimbursement depends on documentation.

Submit for reimbursement

Receive your cost-share payment per your contract.

Tip — ask specifically whether you qualify for higher payment rates as a beginning, veteran, limited-resource, or socially disadvantaged farmer. Advance payments may also be available.

Where AgriPure products fit in

AgriPure makes natural pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides) and biological nutrient products. These fall into the biological / lower-risk input categories that conservation pest- and nutrient-management practices are designed to encourage. That means when your approved plan calls for reduced-risk pest control or improved nutrient management, AgriPure products can be part of how you meet it.

If your conservation plan involves…	AgriPure products that may fit
Integrated Pest Management / reducing chemical pesticide risk (EQIP Code 595)	Natural insecticides, fungicides, herbicides
Nutrient Management (EQIP Code 590)	Biological / natural nutrient products
Organic systems (EQIP Organic Initiative, OCCSP)	The full natural product line used in certified-organic production

Eligibility is determined by your conservation planner and program rules — not by the product brand. Always confirm which specific inputs your plan allows before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

Does the government pay for AgriPure products directly?

No program discounts a specific brand at the register. Programs reimburse you for adopting conservation practices, and natural inputs like AgriPure's can count toward those practices. You apply, get approved, and are reimbursed for an eligible share of your costs.

Is this a discount or a reimbursement?

Mostly reimbursement. With cost-share programs like EQIP, you typically pay up front and receive cost-share back after meeting your plan. SARE is a project grant. OCCSP reimburses certification costs.

How much can I get back?

It depends on the program, practice, and your state. OCCSP reimburses up to 75% of certification costs ($750 per scope, up to ~$3,000). EQIP payments vary by practice and producer; underserved producers receive higher rates. Ask your local office for your specific rates. (Figures as of 2025–2026, subject to change.)

Do I have to be organic to qualify?

No. EQIP serves conventional and organic farms. Organic-specific help (Organic Initiative, OCCSP) is a bonus if you're certified or transitioning.

Where do I actually apply?

EQIP and the Organic Initiative: your local NRCS office. OCCSP: your FSA office or state agency. SARE: your regional SARE program. State programs: your state department of agriculture.

How long does it take?

Programs fund applications in ranked batches with periodic cutoff dates, so timing varies. Apply early and ask your planner about the next deadline.

Will AgriPure apply for me?

This is a self-serve guide — you apply directly with the agencies so the funds and contract are in your name. Bring this page and your product list to your planning meeting.

Are these programs guaranteed?

No. Funding is limited and applications are ranked, so approval isn't guaranteed. But it costs nothing to apply and talk to your local office.

Official links & resources

Important disclaimer

This page is an educational guide to publicly available government conservation and cost-share programs. AgriPure is a private company and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by USDA or any government agency. These programs fund conservation practices and eligible input categories — not specific brands — and do not guarantee that any particular product purchase will be reimbursed. Program availability, eligibility, payment rates, and funding change by state, county, and year. Dollar figures are shown as of 2025–2026 and are subject to change. Always confirm current details and your eligibility with your local NRCS office, FSA office, or state department of agriculture before making purchasing decisions.