Cost-share
John May Farm Safety Fund
New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health / Bassett Healthcare Network
What you can get
50% of approved project costs • $5,000 maximum award
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Active New York resident farmers, full time or part time, grossing $10,000–$999,999 annual farm income, or dairy farms.
- Coverage
- NY
- Deadline & timing
- Applications accepted at any time, first come first served. Wait for project approval before purchasing or completing work; finish the project within one year after approval.
- Eligibility
- Supports workplace safety repairs and upgrades. Free on-farm safety survey and committee approval required. Submit receipts and completed-project photos or site inspection before reimbursement. Match requirement: Farm pays the remaining project cost, at least 50%..
risk managementlivestock infrastructure
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 Nov 5, 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.