Grass is Greener

The Grass is Greener, a Producer First Program, helps producers improve forage systems through incentive payments and free technical support. Producers can choose to, plant cover crops, seed or re-seed native pasture, and plant forages for grazing or haying. It’s voluntary and focused on practical changes that increase productivity, efficiency, and long-term land resiliency.

Producer Benefits

• Technical Assistance: AgSpire’s team of experts provides one-on-one guidance and support for seed selection, planting recommendations, and management best-practices.
• Incentive Payments: The program provides cost-share opportunities for cover crop establishment, forage plantings, and range plantings. Payments range from $50-$200 / acre. 
• Per-Head Premiums: Additional premiums are available for beef cattle sold into the market on a per-pound basis.

Program Details

Producers are required to implement a cover crop, forage, or range planting, and maintain perennials for at least five years.

Participation Details

• Allow soil sampling (up to twice per year) and GPS mapping of the operation.
• Provide AgSpire with operation and field information.
• Sign a one-year contract.

Note: Enrollment must be completed 30 days before the anticipated seeding date.