Opening of the On-Farm Efficiency Program
The Government of Alberta, under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership, recently launched the On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP). This program merges the former Farm Technology Program and the Efficient Grain Handling Program while adding new options to help farmers optimize input use and adopt new technologies.
The program offers support under four streams:
• Smart Farm Technology
• Energy Efficiency
• Farm Security
• Efficient Grain Handling
Some of the notable technologies available for funding include grain bin temperature & moisture sensors, fertilizer variable rate application technologies, and air drill monitoring systems. The program offers farmers up to $150,000 in funding per applicant on a 50/50 cost-share basis. Eligible applicants must be a primary producer and must have developed an Environment Farm Plan.
Learn more about the program here.