Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday that $13 million in tax credits are available for state farmers to improve soil and water quality.
This is the 15th year farmers have been able to take advantage of Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) tax credits, and they could receive up to $250,000 in any seven-year periods.
Redding said in a news release that the credits are available to farmers who implement best management practices or purchase equipment that reduces nutrient and sediment runoff, enhancing soil and improving the quality of Pennsylvania’s waterways. Projects funded through these credits include no-till planting, waste storage facilities, conservation plans and Nutrient Management Plans.
REAP applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and more information on how to apply for the tax credits can be found on the Department of Agriculture’s website.
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