AMMP for Sustainable Dairy Farming!
The Alternative Manure Management Program helps dairy and livestock producers decrease their manure-derived methane emissions by transitioning from one manure management system to another. It does not provide funds for the installation of an anaerobic digester. It awards funds up to $750,000.
Eligible practices include:
- Solid separation, in conjunction with one of the following practices:
- Solar drying
- Daily spread
- Solid storage
- Composting
- Conversion from flush to scrape, in conjunction with one of the following:
- Solar drying
- Daily spread
- Solid storage
- Composting
- Alternative manure treatment and storage, such as:
- Compost bedded pack barn, or
- Slatted floor pit storage manure collection
- Transitioning to a pasture-based system
How to apply for AMMP:
The grant process includes a web-based application consisting of a series of questions that can be saved and returned to before submitting: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/AMMP/
If you are considering a 2020 AMMP application, it is helpful to obtain the necessary permits and quotes for projects before starting the application.
Please contact UC Cooperative Extension specialist Samikshya Budhathoki (Sami) at sbudhathoki@ucanr.edu for questions and help with application process.