Alterative Manure Management Program (AMMP)

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.