Payment program
Petite Prairies
Practical Farmers of Iowa
What you can get
$400 per acre • One-time flat payment per acre
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, Iowa farmers with small odds and ends areas in or next to crop fields
- Coverage
- IA
- Deadline & timing
- Official page: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via contact form with a project map, then schedule a consultation with PFI's habitat systems manager.
- Eligibility
- Project site must be in Iowa, within or adjacent to a crop field, and 2 acres or less. Seed mix must contain at least 30 total species and 3 blooming species per season (CRP CP42 mix qualifies); seeding rate at least 40 seeds per square foot. May require a maintenance agreement with a PFI partner (IDALS, USFWS, or NRCS).
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.