USDA announces $1 billion for its FY2027 regenerative pilot
The announced funding rises from $700 million, combining EQIP and CSP support.
Source date: 2026-09-29 · Sources checked: 21 October 2026
The announcement
On 29 September 2026 USDA announced $1 billion for the Regenerative Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027, up from $700 million: $650 million through EQIP and $350 million through CSP. The programme combines whole-farm planning, a single application and technical support.
How to read it
This is US assistance, not funding available to Greek farmers. Announced budgets and participation do not demonstrate environmental outcomes. Implementation data and verification are needed. For our work, it raises a useful policy question: how can funding, advice and monitoring share the costs of transition?