Advice on applying for 336 program:

Once you have idea of what you want to do, where you want to apply 100% ECOCHAR or want to combine the ECOCHAR with Compost, contact your local District Conservation office, either by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.

Let them know that you want to apply for the 336 EQIP funding. The DC person will probably come to your farm, or meet with you in their office, and complete the application at the time of your meeting or shortly afterwards. These directions are highly recommended as if you first apply without a meeting, then the application needs to be changed, there is a lot of paperwork to make that change. It is better to arrange a meeting with the
local DC and agree on the application.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you,
Bob Rice
570-765-2020
rec2@ptd.net

Farmers have until March 15, 2026 to apply for the NRCS, USDA 336 / 590 program.

NJ pays the following:

336 Program - Spread Biochar (ECOCHAR) - $1,4267.32 / Acre
590 Program - Adaptive Nutrient Management - $2,728.02 Each