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coverage to more producers who want to participate. is is a fast way to get money out and start implementing programs. e one catch is that I funding for these programs must be used for specific purposes that relate to climate change mitigation. e law requires that the funds be used for conservation practices that "directly improve soil carbon, reduce nitrogen losses, or reduce, capture, avoid, or sequester carbon dioxide, methane, or nitrous oxide emissions, associated with agricultural production." Will this I funding actually help reduce net carbon emissions? Practices like planting cover crops can capture carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the soil, but the science is uncertain about how much and for how long. In addition, voluntary conservation programs may sometimes pay farmers and landowners for practices they're already doing – it can be hard to know how much conservation is truly new or "additional." Regardless, for producers, these programs can be helpful to the boom line. NRCS accepts applications for EQIP and CSP year-round. If interested, you can learn more on the USDA webpage about climate-smart agriculture programs or contact your local NRCS office. Finally, these are not the only I provisions targeted at agricultural landowners and rural communities. Others include: • $6 billion in Farm Service Agency debt forgiveness and financial assistance • $1 billion for conservation technical assistance • $10 billion for rural cooperatives to install renewable energy capacity and upgrade electricity systems • $5 billion for forestry programs and projects, including hazardous fuels reduction and forest resilience practices Immaculately restored 1912 bldg. with approx. 2,600 sq. ft. on main level and additional 1536 sq. ft. unfinished basement. Storefront is approx. 1200 sq. ft. with heating and cooling. This is connected to 2bd/, 2 bath, full kitchen and laundry with new heating and cooling throughout. All inventory sold with property. A True Turn-Key Treasure. FORT BENTON: 1422/1424 Main St. FORT BENTON: 1512 Front St. Shown By Appointment Only ADORABLE PROPERTY—Potential for 3 separate businesses. Both buildings are approximately 5,234 sq. ft. Lots of new flooring, bath, and separate heat- ing and cooling units. Security fence in back offers opportunity for additional storage. Sale includes items carefully curated by seller. $255,000 Shown By Appointment Only FBR Fort Benton Realty LLC 1426 Front Street Fort Benton, MT Contact Valerie Morger 406-750-2866 www.fbrealty.co m | fbrealty1@g mail.co m Office: 406-622-3803 LIVE & WORK ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER $425,000 farm406 18

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