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Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) Program
Cost-share assistance to Virginia farmers to implement conservation practices protecting water quality and improving soil health. $223 million in FY2026 funding, the highest in program history.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Individual farmers, trusts, partnerships, and agricultural businesses in Virginia. Applicants must apply at their local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
Requirements
- Must be a Virginia agricultural operator
- Must apply at the local Soil and Water Conservation District
- Must implement an eligible conservation BMP (cover crops, stream fencing, riparian buffers, etc.)