At KMF Consulting, we offer tailored conservation consulting services to help farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement profitable and sustainable practices. Whether you're navigating federal incentive programs, needing a nutrient management plan, or looking to access carbon credit opportunities, we provide the expertise and one-on-one guidance to make it simple.
Our Services
EQIP & CSP Program Assistance
Unlock Financial Incentives for Conservation Practices
KMF Consulting specializes in helping agricultural producers apply for and implement USDA NRCS programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These programs provide cost-share funding to address common resource concerns such as soil erosion, water quality, and overgrazing.
What’s Included:
Consultation to assess your operation’s resource needs
Guidance through EQIP & CSP application processes
Support in coordinating with your local NRCS office
Long-term assistance for plan implementation and compliance
Ideal For:
Farmers, ranchers, and landowners looking to improve conservation outcomes while boosting profitability.
DNR & NRCS Nutrient & Manure Management Plans
Stay in Compliance While Improving Soil Fertility
We assist producers with developing and updating nutrient and manure management plans that meet the requirements of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). These plans are essential for maintaining compliance while promoting agronomic efficiency and water quality protection.
What’s Included:
Plan creation or updates for regulatory compliance
Customized fertility plans to optimize nutrient use
Integration with conservation practices on your farm
Ideal For:
Livestock producers and growers required to submit annual nutrient or manure plans, or those looking to better manage fertilizer and manure applications.
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs)
Secure USDA Funding for Manure Storage Facilities
For producers planning to build an animal feeding operation (AFO) or construct a manure storage facility, KMF Consulting develops complete Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) eligible for EQIP funding. These detailed plans are critical for both construction approval and long-term compliance.
What’s Included:
Site assessments and project scoping
Full CNMP documentation for USDA and SWCD review
Design and implementation support through construction
Ideal For:
Livestock producers seeking USDA financial assistance for manure infrastructure improvements.
Carbon Credit Opportunities
Turn Conservation Into Revenue
KMF Consulting partners with top-tier carbon and biodiversity credit programs to help landowners generate revenue through sustainable practices. Whether you have productive cropland, CRP ground, or pastureland, we can help identify and enroll your operation in a program that pays for improving soil health and increasing carbon sequestration.
What’s Included:
Analysis of land eligibility and conservation practices
Connection with the best-fitting carbon or biodiversity credit programs
Long- and short-term payment options based on practices
Ideal For:
Farmers and landowners interested in exploring carbon markets and earning incentives for conservation activities.