The purpose is to encourage agricultural Best Management Practices that prevent or reduce runoff from feedlots, farm fields, and other pollution problems identified by the Local Water Plan.  Private and cluster septic system installations, upgrades or repairs within Minnesota are eligible for AgBMP funding.

Th AgBMP Loan Program allows local governments the flexibility needed to address specific local water quality concerns.  The local loan funds are jointly administered by Fillmore SWCD and local participating lenders.

Potential borrowers should contact the Fillmore SWCD for eligibility, available funds and to apply.

Eligible Items:

Fillmore County landowners interested in AgBMP should contact Sara West at Fillmore SWCD at 507-765-3878 ext. 105 or by email at sara.west@fillmoreswcd.org. 

Further information on the program can be found on the MN Department of Agriculture (MDA) website: www.mda.state.mn.us/agbmploan.

Local Participating Lenders

Fillmore SWCD District Programs

Soil Health

The continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.

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Local Water Management Plan

The Local Water Management Plan was developed to coordinate water resource protection efforts between various local, state and federal agencies.

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Ag Best Management Plan (AgBMP)

The Agriculture Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program is a water quality program that provides low-interest (3%) loans to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses.

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Well Sealing

Fillmore SWCD can help take the burden off of sealing unused wells by assisting financially.

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Windbreaks

Windbreaks are multiple rows of coniferous trees that are planted to protect a farmstead from wind and snow and provide food and cover for wildlife.

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Buffers

Buffers help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment,
and are an important conservation practice for helping keep water clean.

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