Cost-share
Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund (ARCF)
Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Land and Water Stewardship Section (through Soil and Water Conservation Districts)
What you can get
Incentive/cost-share payments cover part of eligible BMP installation costs; amounts depend on the approved practice and local allocation. • Cost-share assistance for approved agricultural water-quality BMPs through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Priority is given to watersheds impaired by agriculture. Obtain current practice rates and payment conditions from the local district and FY2027 guidance.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Tennessee landowners and farm cooperators (renters with landowner signature) applying through their county Soil and Water Conservation District
- Coverage
- TN
- Deadline & timing
- Applications taken through the local SWCD; funds allocated by state fiscal year (FY2027 guidance revised 4/6/2026). No statewide producer deadline posted.
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.