Ducks Unlimited Canada announces partnership with FCC's Sustainability Incentive Program

 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is announcing a partnership with Farm Credit Canada's Sustainability Incentive Program. 

This new incentive program will complement DUC's Marginal Areas Program on the Prairies. Producers who participate in the Marginal Areas Program in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are incentivized to convert unproductive cropland into a more biodiverse state by planting perennial forage.

"Producers who are taking advantage of our Marginal Areas Program are already having success turning land that isn't as productive as they would like into habitat that offers additional benefits," said Kristine Tapley, national lead for sustainable agriculture at DUC. "We are proud to partner with FCC to offer even more of an incentive for producers to consider what works best for their operations and allow them to maximize the full potential of their land."

The Marginal Areas Program targets areas that are unproductive due to poor drainage, soil conditions, periodic flooding, inaccessibility, or salinity. DUC offers an incentive upfront for participating in the Marginal Areas Program through a 10-year agreement to assist producers with the cost of establishing perennials and alleviate the financial burden associated with land management.