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Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions aim to reduce soil loss on erosion-prone lands and to protect wetlands for the multiple benefits they provide. HELC and WC provisions apply to all land that is considered highly erodible or a wetland, and that is owned or farmed by persons voluntarily participating in USDA programs, unless USDA determines an exemption applies.
Agricultural producers must complete a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification Form AD-1026 and turn it into a Farm Service Agency office by June 1 to be eligible for federal crop insurance subsidies. Learn more on the FSA website.
Maryland Public Meetings
Conservation compliance will be explained at the following meetings:
NRCS State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
May 20, 2015
9 a.m.-noon
Maryland NRCS State Office
339 Busch's Frontage Road
Annapolis, MD 21409
CONTACT: Carol Hollingsworth - 443-482-2902
For more information go to the NRCS national webpage.
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