The Farmers for Soil Health enrollment platform officially reopens on May 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 cover crop planting. Farmers will now recieve $35/acre under one-year contracts with a 2,000-acre cap per entity.

To be eligible for payment, producers must:

• Complete all field-specific questions regarding cover crop management, organic status, irrigation, etc.

• Upload the following documentation:
  • Current W-9
  • Current Subsidiary Print
  • Current FSA maps for each enrolled field
  • Current FSA-156ez for each enrolled farm
  • NRCS CPA-52

• Provide secondary verification of cover crop planting, such as FSA-578 forms, seed receipts, photographs, or application records. This may expedite payment if remote sensing data is insufficient.

Producers are encouraged to work with their technical assistance provider to complete the necessary steps. For more information, please contact us.