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Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides technical and financial
assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water and natural
resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and
cost-effective manner. The program provides assistance to farmers and
ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws and
encourages environmental enhancement. The program is funded through the
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). CRP is administered by the Farm
Service Agency, with NRCS providing technical land eligibility determination,
conservation planning and practice implementation.
The Conservation Reserve Program reduces soil erosion, protects the Nation's
ability to produce food and fiber, reduces sedimentation in streams and lakes,
improves water quality, establishes wildlife, habitat and enhances forest and
wetland resources. It encourages farmers to convert highly erodible
cropland or other environmentally sensitive acreage to vegetative cover, such as
tame or native grasses, wildlife plantings, trees, filter strips, or riparian
buffers. Farmers receive an annual rental payment for the term of the
multi-year contract. Cost sharing is provided to establish the vegetative
cover practices.
Farm Service Agency's
Conservation Reserve Program
Contact
Bob Bartholomew, Assistant State
Conservationist for Programs
Phone: (208) 378-5703
Email: Bob.Bartholomew@id.usda.gov
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