Accelerating Perennial Crop Production to Prevent Nitrate Leaching

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$440,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Reducing nitrate leaching on sandy soils of central Minnesota by developing water-efficient production methods, supply chains, and end-use markets for thee profitable perennial crops: Kernza, prairie, and alfalfa.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k
Appropriation Language

$440,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District to reduce nitrate leaching on sandy soils of central Minnesota by developing water-efficient production methods, supply chains, and end-use markets for three perennial crops: Kernza, prairie species, and alfalfa. Net income from the sale of products or assets developed or acquired through this project may be reinvested as described in the work plan approved by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources according to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$440,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Dennis
Last Name
Fuchs
Organization Name
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District
Street Address
110 2nd Street S, Ste 128
City
Waite Park
State
MN
Zip Code
56387
Phone
(320) 251-7800
Email
dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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