The intent of the On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) is to support producers in achieving environmental benefits by improving the efficient use of agricultural inputs. These practices contribute to environmental sustainability by:

• reducing emissions
• minimizing chemical runoff
• promoting the efficient use of natural resources

New technologies that are progressive, commercially available, and that have already been successful in Alberta are most likely to be successful in applications.

This program will open on April 1, 2025. More information can be found by visiting the On-Farm Efficiency Program website.

The On-Farm Value-Added Grant Program supports primary producers in adding value to their agricultural products to grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.

This program is not open for applications yet but more information can be found on their website.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The 2025 program opens on February 1st. This will be the last year applications are accepted in Alberta.

The goal of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program is to increase the environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes by accelerating the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that maximize the provision of Ecological Goods & Services (EG&S), such as carbon sequestration, improved water quality and biodiversity enhancement. Funding is offered on a per-acre payment basis for a term of three years. Funding of up to $150,000 for Primary Producers, and up to $300,000 for Indigenous applicants or groups such as Grazing Reserve Associations and Community Pastures is available for select BMP projects. The Program opens for applications on April 3, 2023.  To review the BMP funding list and other program details, visit www.alberta.ca/resilient-agricultural-landscape-program.aspx

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership ( SCAP) bilateral agreement with Alberta was announced, the news release can be viewed here. The SCAP will be in effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The total value of the cost-shared portion of the new agreement is $2.5 billion (representing federal, provincial, and territorial dollars), up from $2 billion under the CAP Framework. The increase of $500 million represents a 25% increase of funding towards federal-provincial cost-shared programs well as the addition of a new program called the Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program.

There are program available for producers, farmers, ranchers, organizations & processors. For more detailed information you can visit the SCAP website.

The Water Program supports agricultural water management by helping primary producers adopt agriculture water better management practices and priority actions. This supports better management of risks to water quality and supplies, adaptation to climate variability and the efficient use of water resources.

An applicant may apply to one or both of the program streams:

• On-Farm Irrigation Stream
• On-Farm Water Supply Stream

For dugouts, dams and spring developments under the On-Farm Water Supply Stream, applicants must speak to an Agriculture and Irrigation Water Specialist and receive an approved Construction Sheet prior to planning and construction. This will confirm the proposed project meets legislative and program requirements. Call 310-FARM to speak to an Agriculture and Irrigation Water Specialist.

For more information on the Water Program please click here.