Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking agricultural producer(s) to farm under a Cooperative Agriculture Agreement(s) on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Alabama.  Producers may apply to split-cost share on one or more of seven farms totaling approximately 3,325 acres on Wheeler NWR and one farm totaling 235 acres on Key Cave NWR for a period of five years (2025-2029), with the agreement renewed annually.

To apply, please complete the accompanying application.  The application process is a competitive process, where the applicant's experience, equipment, and capacity will be taken into consideration.  The applicant must address how the criteria will be met outlined in the announcement and identify a specific farm(s) of interest.  Complete applications can be submitted by email to nick_wirwa@fws.gov, by mail or in-person to 2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd, Decatur, AL 35603 by September 20, 2024.

Public Notice of Opportunity Information Sheet (Please Read Before Applying)

Cooperative Agriculture Agreement Application

For questions or more information please contact Program Coordinator, Nick Wirwa, at nick_wirwa@fws.gov or by phone 256-353-7243 x46144.