The Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) was authorized through Session Law 2011-145. The program is administered by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission through local soil and water conservation districts.
The main objective of AgWRAP is to increase water use efficiency, storage, and availability as well as conserve and protect water resources. If you are a landowner or renter of an existing agricultural operation that has been operating for more than one year, you are eligible to participate. Cooperator must make less than $250,000 or have 75% or more of their income supported through agricultural operations.
Examples of Best Management Practices:
- Water Supply Well
- Agricultural Water Supply/Reuse Pond
- Livestock Water Storage
- Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit
