Cost Share
​The Freeborn SWCD has funds available for landowners and farmers that are interested in implementing conservation practices on their land that help soil erosion and improve water quality. Landowners or farmers can apply to enter into a cost-share contract with the SWCD. With a contract approved from our board of supervisors, landowners and farmers can then move forward with projects. Once the project is completed, landowners or farmers return bills for the cost of the project and are reimbursed by the SWCD for the agreed upon amount in the contract.
STRUCTRUAL PRACTICES
Structural practices involve engineering and earthwork, which are surveyed and designed by staff to comply with NRCS standards. Payments for these practices are typically based on a percentage of the costs.
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Common structural practices in Freeborn Co:
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Grade Stabilization Structures
Grassed Waterways
Water & Sediment Control Basins
NON-STRUCTURAL PRACTICES
Non-structural practices do not involve any engineering or earthwork. However, they still require a design by staff that meets NRCS standards. Payment for these practices is usually a flat rate.
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Common non-structural practices in Freeborn Co:
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Cover Crops
No-Till/Strip-Till
Well Sealings*
Windbreaks
Habitat Restoration Practices
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*eligibility depends upon location & watershed
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Work with a Freeborn Co. SWCD staff member to find out what practices and cost-share options are best for your land!
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1400 West Main Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm​