SCD offers a Cover Crop Air Seeder Program for farmers in Sussex County. Through this program, the District offers custom application of cover crop seed with the Air Seeder as well as a seed program. For more information, please view our Fact Sheet.
AIR SEEDER PROGRAMS
Cover Crop Cost-Share
- SCD offers financial assistance to landowners to plant cover crops early into standing cash crops.
- New air seeder customers will be eligible for the $60/acre cost share rate.
Returning air seeder customers will be eligible for the $50/acre cost share rate.
Custom Application
- $11/acre in Sussex County.
- $12/acre 10 miles outside of Sussex County.
- 3 standard cover crop mixes to choose from.
For more information regarding the Air Seeder Program, please call 302-856-3990 ext.3