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Accelerating Appalachia
Accelerating Appalachia is an organization focused on promoting conservation agriculture and supporting resilient production in food, fiber, and forest products across Central and Southern Appalachia and the rural Southeast.
- Website
- acceleratingappalachia.org
- Recorded stages
- Accelerator
- Focus sectors
- Agtech
- Recorded regions
- United States
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Overview
Accelerating Appalachia (ACAP) is dedicated to enhancing agricultural systems and building resilient communities in Central and Southern Appalachia and the rural Southeast. Founded in 2013, ACAP initially operated as a regenerative agriculture business accelerator but has since shifted its focus to supporting farmers through the ACAP Farmer Funding Program. This program provides cash incentives and training services to farmers, promoting conservation farming and sustainable practices across the region.
Focus
ACAP invests in regenerative agricultural systems and conservation farming practices. Their initiatives aim to support over 600 producers with direct incentives for adopting sustainable practices, including cash incentives of up to $1,000 per acre for conservation practices, along with training, mentorship, and media promotions.
Support
The ACAP Farmer Funding Program offers $12 million in cash incentives and $6 million in training and marketing services to farmers. Participants receive conservation farming training, soil testing, mentorship, peer support, and access to markets and networks.
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Q: What is the ACAP Farmer Funding Program? A: It is a program that provides cash incentives and training services to farmers for adopting conservation practices.
Q: How much funding can farmers receive? A: Farmers can receive up to $1,000 per acre depending on the conservation practices adopted.
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