Real Property Value Improvements

A fresh approach to increasing real property value.

In these times of extended social crisis, the focus for buyers and sellers seems to be changing. Washington State is funding homeowners with environmentally sustainable plans. I am happy to see that land stewardship is trending and to learn how it can be profitable.

Connect with me directly for more information.

Whether you’re considering selling your home, looking to buy a new home, or interested in increasing the value of your property, investing in the below-listed items will help. If your one of the lucky ones, you may be eligible to receive a grant:

• Composting, soil control, erosion prevention, permaculture practices
• Conserving and restoring natural habitats, protection of native pollinators
• Production and/or use of renewable energy
• Integrated Pest Management planning
• Organic farming practices and certification
• No till or minimal tilling planning
• On farm seed saving and regional resiliency

Homeowners are seeing support from the State.

I dream of a future where Orcas Island becomes beyond sustainable economically and agriculturally.

I hope this information helps you. As a supporter of the Orcas Island community my intention is to support accountability in real estate.

Greg White   360-298-6767

My Listings: https://gregwhite.withwre.com/#two

More details below: http://www.tilthalliance.org/about/apply-washington-state-organic-and-sustainable-farming-fund

Overview

Tilth Alliance will be accepting applications by farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects that will improve the economic viability, social impacts, or environmental sustainability of their farm businesses. The goal of this grant program is to enhance the operations of farmers practicing responsible and progressive methods such as sustainable soil management, crop diversification, habitat preservation, climate change mitigation and environmentally-safe waste management practices.

Eligibility

Below are the eligibility requirements. This grant program is a single year grant, running May-January. At this time, multi-year grants are not available. Note that an individual farm business is not eligible to receive more than $20,000 over a five-year period. This grant program is open to all Washington State farmers who:

• Currently employ or are adopting practices that follow regenerative, sustainable, and/or organic principles (this includes conventional farms that are transitioning into organic, sustainable, or regenerative production).
• Have been in business for at least two years.
• Are seeking to improve and/or expand their operation, improve environmental impacts, or become a more sustainable business.

Priority

• Projects that enhance and measure carbon sequestration, restore soil health, utilize cover crops, preserve and create habitats, increase biodiversity, and employ environmentally safe waste management practices.
• Conventional farmers who want to transition to organic, sustainable, or regenerative practices.
• Projects that involve resource sharing and community impact (i.e. Can more than one farm benefit from the project?, Will you be able to share research, knowledge, and resources acquired through the grant with others?)
• Previous grantees are eligible to apply but priority will be given to new applicants (see eligibility requirements above).

Funded Topics

Grant funds are available for projects that will improve environmental, sustainable, social and economic impacts to farm businesses, through actions that will create a new revenue stream, improve quality of life, improve operations, or increase sustainability.

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