Friday NRCS Deadline

Friday NRCS Deadline

David Sparks Ph.D.
David Sparks Ph.D.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reminding farmers and ranchers that there are only a few days left to enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program for 2015. Producers who maintain a high level of conservation stewardship on their land may be eligible to receive compensation for their good conservation efforts. Applications received by February 27, 2015 will be ranked for this year's funding.

 

The program encourages agricultural and forestry producers to address resource problems by improving and maintaining existing conservation activities as well as undertaking additional conservation "enhancements." Examples of enhancements include practices that improve soil health, grazing rotations or wildlife habitat; treat crowded forest stands; or facilitate tillage system changes.

 

Land stewardship generates significant environmental benefits including clean air, clean water, and healthy soils and helps sustain food and fiber production for the citizens of Idaho. Since the program began in 2009, NRCS has enrolled more than 600,000 acres in Idaho.

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