Thank you!

We have received your application and it is under review.

ℹ It is highly recommended that producers create an account on Farmers.gov where they will be able to view, print and export farm records required to enroll in the Alliance, including farm/tract maps, subsidiary print, and shapefile data.

Sign Up For A Farmers.gov Account Here ➡

You can view the dashboard features on the USDA Farm Record Tutorials channel.

In order to be eligible for an incentive payment as a part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a producer must submit the below documentation to the Alliance Dashboard.  It is highly encouraged that you submit these documents while your application is under review.

1. Farm map that shows the Farm Service Agency farm, tract, and field numbers for all enrolled acres.

2.  The current year* Subsidiary Print (view a sample here), which can be requested from your local Farm Service Agency service center.

To complete enrollment, your Subsidiary Print must show HELC and WC compliance via Form AD-1026, Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification. This is required to receive incentive payments as a participant of USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant.

3. Certain practices require the CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, which will be completed and submitted to the Alliance by your local district. Please click here to see if this applies to your selected practices.

If your practice requires the CPA-52, it must be completed to receive your first payment.

*The current year subsidiary print should show that the “Last Updated Date” in the “Summary Eligibility Information” section is within the current Federal Fiscal Year (October 1– September 30).  When payments to the producer span more than one Federal fiscal year, an updated Subsidiary Print will be required to ensure status is still compliant.

If you are a producer and do not currently have established farm records, please make an appointment at your local FSA office with staff who will assist you through the process.  To find the nearest service center, please use the online FSA Service Center Locator.

STEP 1: State Verification
Your application will be sent to your local conservation district for initial verification.  Each application will be reviewed to ensure accuracy, eligibility, and completeness.  Once an application is determined to be eligible for enrollment, it will be sent to the Alliance team at Virginia Tech for selection.

It is highly recommended that you contact the Farm Service Agency to collect the documents required for enrollment as processing times may vary.  Find your local service center here.

STEP 2: Producer Selection
When the district review is complete, applications are sent to the Alliance team at Virginia Tech and entered in a randomized selection model to determine the producers that will be invited to enroll.

Enrollment decisions will be sent to producers within approximately thirty days of the application close date.  Once the producer has submitted all required forms, the Producer Agreement (the contract) will be issued to the producer for signature. Producers have (5) business days to sign the agreement.

If a producer is not selected, they are welcome to apply for the next enrollment period in their state.

STEP 3: Enrollment Decision
Virginia Tech will issue enrollment decisions within approximately thirty days of the application close date.  Once the producer has submitted all required forms, a Producer Agreement (the contract) will be issued to the producer for signature.  Producers have (5) business days to sign the agreement.

All applicants listed on an application will be issued their own Producer Agreement.

Required Enrollment Tasks
Producer agreements cannot be issued until all required documents have been submitted and approved by the Alliance.  Please submit all documentation on the Alliance Dashboard.  If you are unable to submit on the dashboard, please contact your local district for assistance.

ALLIANCE DASHBOARD


Once you have submitted the application, you will be sent login details for the Alliance Dashboard.

The dashboard, accessed on the Alliance website, will include your application summary, a progress bar as your application moves through the verification steps, enrollment status, and a list of forms required to confirm your enrollment.  If selected, you will upload all required forms on this dashboard throughout the year you are enrolled.

You will also find including detailed specifications on implementing climate-smart practices, relevant practice worksheets, information on quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas benefits, and other helpful tips to help you succeed in the program.

Please note that co-applicants do not have their own dashboard.  The primary applicant is responsible for uploading their W-9 form.

Arkansas ▾

Minnesota ▾
STATE IMPLEMENTER
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources


Suzanne Rhees   |  [email protected]
Jennifer Hahn  |  [email protected]

North Dakota ▾
STATE IMPLEMENTER
North Dakota Farmers Union


Matt Perdue   |  [email protected]
Amanda McClean  |  [email protected]

Virginia ▾
STATE IMPLEMENTER
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation


James Martin  |  [email protected]
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District  |  [email protected]
Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District  |  [email protected]

Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District includes Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Nelson County, Albemarle County, and the City of Charlottesville.

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District includes Charles City County, James City County, New Kent County, York County and the City of Williamsburg.

ℹ  For this project, Colonial has an expanded district with additional eligible counties including Caroline, Chesterfield, Essex, Gloucester, Hanover, Henrico, the City of Richmond, Isle of Wight, King & Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, Prince George, Surry, and the City of Suffolk.

ALLIANCE DASHBOARD

To review your application, see your application status, and submit the required documents, please visit the Alliance Dashboard:

PRODUCER GUIDE

The Producer Guide covers everything you need to know to participate in the Alliance.

ℹ  This handbook is designed to familiarize you with the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture and provide you with information about the terms and conditions required to participate. Please keep in mind that it is not intended to be 100% comprehensive and may not address every scenario.

CONTACT THE ALLIANCE

Email Address Phone Mailing Address
[email protected] (540) 231-3990 106A Hutcheson Hall
250 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

Thank you!

We have received your application and it is under review.

ALLIANCE DASHBOARD

To review your application, see your application status, and submit the required documents, please visit the Producer Dashboard:

ℹ It is highly recommended that producers create an account on Farmers.gov where they will be able to view, print and export farm records required to enroll in the Alliance, including farm/tract maps, subsidiary print, and shapefile data.

Sign Up For A Farmers.gov Account Here

You can view the dashboard features on the USDA Farm Record Tutorials channel.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

In order to enroll in the Alliance, the producer must submit required Farm Service Agency documents including Subsidiary Print, farm map and tracts, and shapefile data to the Producer Dashboard.  All required documents can be obtained through the producer’s local Farm Service Agency office, or through the Farmers.gov dashboard.  Click the button below to find your nearest agency office.

ℹ Please upload the documents as soon as possible.  Producers should upload the required documents while their application is under review, before an enrollment decision is announced, as processing times for requests to the Farm Service Agency may vary.  It is highly recommended that you create an account on Farmers.gov, please see above for more information.

PRODUCER GUIDE

CONTACT THE ALLIANCE

Email Address [email protected]
Phone (540) 231-3990
Mailing Address 106A Hutcheson Hall
250 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

Last updated August 27, 2024.