Enrollment for Phase 1 VNMP Contracts Has Closed
About the H2Ohio Program
H2Ohio is Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s statewide water quality initiative designed to address complex issues impacting Ohio’s waters. Launched in 2019, H2Ohio uses a comprehensive approach guided by science and data to reduce algal blooms, stop pollution, and improve access to clean drinking water by supporting best farming practices, road salt runoff reduction, litter cleanup, dam removal, land conservation, and water infrastructure revitalization.
In 2024, the H2Ohio program was opened to farmers statewide, thus providing the opportunity for funding in Darke County. Currently there are more than 3,200 agreements signed by producers to implement practices on the farm statewide. That includes 2.2 million acres enrolled in Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans.
In 2024, the H2Ohio program was opened to farmers statewide, thus providing the opportunity for funding in Darke County. Currently there are more than 3,200 agreements signed by producers to implement practices on the farm statewide. That includes 2.2 million acres enrolled in Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans.
Benefits of the Program
H2Ohio provides producers cost-saving benefits with financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices that are proven to improve soil health and water quality.
Eligible producers can enroll acreage into a Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan (VNMP) and earn a $10/acre incentive for VNMP development and approval. Producers can also earn incentives of $10/acre (Basic) or $15/acre (Precision) for VNMP implementation.
Eligible producers can enroll acreage into a Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan (VNMP) and earn a $10/acre incentive for VNMP development and approval. Producers can also earn incentives of $10/acre (Basic) or $15/acre (Precision) for VNMP implementation.
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Eligibility
Agricultural, row-crop producers who farm outside of the Western Lake Erie Basin. Producers who wish to enroll will need updated soil tests (no older than four years), planned crops and rotations, yield goals, and planned fertilizer applications.
