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NRCS New York Conservation ProgramsVisit the News tab above to stay informed of program updates, deadlines, initiatives, and sign-up dates. Conservation Practices and Programs for Your LandThe 2008 Farm Bill offers America’s agricultural producers and private landowners more assistance than ever before to voluntarily conserve natural resources on our Nation’s privately owned lands. These programs provide funding to assist producers in developing and implementing conservation plans on their land. The Farm Bill also offers special program opportunities for "Historically Underserved" individuals and groups. More information is available at the NRCS Small & Limited and Beginning Farmers & Ranchers Web page. How to Apply for USDA-NRCS Conservation ProgramsLearn what steps you will need to take to prepare for, and submit, your application to become a USDA-NRCS Conservation Program participant. Financial Assistance Program Payment Schedules Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation ComplianceProducers participating in most programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service must abide by certain conditions on any land owned or farmed that is highly erodible or that is considered a wetland. Read a fact sheet about Highly Erodible Land and Wetland determinations, and your responsibilities to comply with the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. Conservation Technical Assistance Programs and Activities
Financial Assistance Programs and InitiativesNRCS offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs the agency approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help save energy, improve soil, water, plant, air, animal and related resources on agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest land. Our financial assistance programs include the following:
Financial Assistance Stewardship ProgramsRegional Financial assistance Programs
Easement ProgramsNRCS offers easement programs to landowners who want to maintain or enhance their land in a way beneficial to agriculture and/or the environment. All NRCS easement programs are voluntary. We provide technical help and financial assistance, but local landowners and organizations are needed to make NRCS easement programs successful. Our easement programs include the following:
Water Resources ProgramsCommunity Assistance
Conservation Compliance
State Technical Advisory CommitteeThe New York State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is an advisory group coordinated by the State Conservationist to help organize and deliver Farm Bill related program benefits. NRCS-NY Programs Staff Contact InformationTammy Willis, Assistant State
Conservationist for Programs Chanda Lindsay, Program Manager: WHIP,
Contract Management, EQIP Forestry Peter B. Gibbs, Program Manager,
FRPP, GRP, WRP Rebecca Donegan, Program Manager: AMA,
EQIP Sarah E. Brooks, Program Manager: CSP,
NRCS State Appeals/Equitable Relief Coordinator If you encounter problems with this Web page, please contact the Webmaster at 315-477-6524. An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Updated: 02/08/2013 |
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