06/02/2026
The Vermont Pay for Performance (VPFP) Program is a state-funded initiative that provides financial incentives and technical support to farms implementing conservation practices and improving water quality outcomes by reducing edge-of-field phosphorus losses.
Applications Open June 1 - July 15, 2026
Payment Opportunities Participating farms may receive annual payments in three categories:
•Data Entry Payment (up to $3,000/year) calculated at $50/field.
•Practice Payment (up to $10,000/year) payment calculated using a $$/acre payment rate for installing different field-by-field conservation practices.
•Stewardship/Performance Payment* (up to $30,000/year) calculated on a $$/acre rate for minimizing whole-farm phosphorus loss.
The maximum possible payment in year 1 is $13,000 and the maximum possible yearly payment in years 2+ is $43,000.
For help with your application and eligibility questions, email [email protected]
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Program Overview The Vermont Pay for Performance Program (VPFP) from the Water Quality Division of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is an innovative program that provides performance-based payments to Vermont farmers for reducing phosphorus (P) losses from their agricultur...
