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Conservation Reserve Program
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides technical and financial
assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related
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 determinations, 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, filterstrips, 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
Rural Fire Safety: A Burning Issue
These publications require
Acrobat Reader.
After the Conservation Reserve Program: Land Management with Wildlife in Mind
(PDF; 2 MB)
Options for CRP Land (PDF;
6 MB)
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