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Programs · what we do

Implementation tracks for working land.

Five support tracks across the operation. You don't pick a program, you bring the field condition, and SARF routes it to the right one.

TracksFive3 open now
SourcesState & federalEQIP · CSP · SWEEP · HSP
ApproachProducer-firstIntake to implementation
The shared path

One intake. Five tracks.

Every track runs the same way, so a producer never has to know which program fits before reaching out.

01

Intake

One submission with operation context and goals.

02

Screen

SARF screens eligible programs and practice fit.

03

Review

Technical partners review constraints and evidence.

04

Route

A routed application path with clear next actions.

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Producer Readiness & Transition01
OpenReadiness

Producer Readiness & Transition

A support path for producers preparing resilience projects, practice changes, and program-ready applications.

Who it's forBeginning farmers and ranchers.
You leave withA practical transition roadmap.
EQIPCSPCDFA
Open track →
Infrastructure & Water02
Open · pilotWater

Infrastructure & Water

A planning track for water resilience, irrigation modernization, pumps, storage, and infrastructure upgrades.

Who it's forGrowers upgrading irrigation or pumps.
You leave withA clearer infrastructure scope.
SWEEPEQIPIWMP
Open track →
Markets & Regional Infrastructure03
OpenMarkets

Markets & Regional Infrastructure

A track for producer-side market readiness, aggregation needs, handling infrastructure, and regional food-system coordination.

Who it's forProducers entering new sales channels.
You leave withA market-readiness path.
RCDCDFACross-program
Open track →
Developing
Workforce & Technical Assistance04
In buildWorkforce

Workforce & Technical Assistance

A track for workforce development coordination, technical assistance navigation, workshops, and producer support capacity.

Who it's forProducer groups needing training.
You leave withA support plan with ownership.
HSPEducationTechnical assistance
Read the plan →
Ecological Restoration05
RoadmapRestoration

Ecological Restoration

A developing track for hedgerows, riparian buffers, soil rebuilding, and habitat restoration.

Who it's forLand stewards planning habitat or riparian work.
You leave withA restoration concept that can mature.
RoadmapRCDNRCS
Read the plan →
Not sure which track

Start with the operation, not the program.

Bring the field condition and your goals. SARF screens the eligible programs and routes you to the right track and partner.

Start a producer inquiry
Why one intake

Producers shouldn't have to map the program maze first. One submission reaches every track SARF coordinates.