CROSS COUNTY — The Cross County Conservation District is offering a cost-share program for beginning farmers using money from the annual water-use registration beginning Aug. 3, 2026.
The program will assist in cost sharing 50% on the purchase of poly-pipe, relifts, and/or flow meters, not to exceed $500 per operating entity.
Criteria for approval of cost-share are: first-come, first-served basis for beginning farmers; board approval; limited one cost share per operating entity; and availability of funds.
Those interested in details of the program can contact Kimberly Cooper at 870-238-3285, ext. 3 or come by the office during normal business hours for more information and/or leave applicant’s contact information.
