Soil & Water
   Conservation
   District (SWCD)

Financial/Budget
   »Annual Audit
   »Annual Budget
   »Financial Report
Information/News
   »Annual Plan
   »Annual Report
   »Board Minutes
   »Emerald Ash
         Borer Info.
   »History
   »Hort. News
   »Newsletter
   »Presentations
   »SWCD Tour
   »What are SWCDs
Links
Programs/Services
SWCD Supervisors
  

Ag Best Management Practices (Ag BMPs)
Low Interest Loan Program

Rural landowners in Clay County who need financial assistance to install Agricultural Best Management Practices (Ag BMPs) can inquire about a low interest loan at the Clay SWCD Office.  The Ag BMPs Program provides loans for projects that reduce existing water quality problems caused by agricultural activities or failing septic systems.

Who is Eligible? 

	Farmers
	Rural Landowners
	Agri-businesses

Eligible Practices Include: 

	Feedlot Upgrades
	Structural Erosion Practices
	Conservation Tillage Equipment
	Repair of Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS)

Loan Interest Rate: 

3% (plus 1/2% origination fee)

Maximum Loan Amount per Entity: 

$50,000

How to Apply: 

	Applications are made at the Clay SWCD Office
	Applications are prioritized by the Clay SWCD Board
	Landowners meet with local lender (Bremer Bank in Moorhead) to work out loan agreement
	Project can start after loan approved by local lender

Clay SWCD's Program Highlights - since 1997:

	62 Applications for ISTS Upgrades      32 Loans Approved      Funding Approved to Clay County Entities - $225,633.62
	26 Applications for Conservation Tillage Equipment      23 Loans Approved      Funding Approved to Clay County Farmers - $372,093.00

Return to SWCD Programs

Home | About Us | Commissioners | Departments | Elected Officials | Services | Search

We welcome your comments or questions.
www.co.clay.mn.us
Copyright © 2001-2008 Clay County.  Disclaimer.
Created by Clay County Web Team.

Courthouse, 807 11th Street North, Moorhead MN  56560   (218) 299-5002
Top of Page

Last updated September 02, 2010.