Signup begins for two conservation programs
News Date August 11, 2009
Signup for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) begins August 10. While signup is on a continuous basis, the signup period cutoff is September 30. CSP is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance to encourage farmers to maintain existing conservation practices and implement new ones. CSP encourages producers to adopt conservation enhancements that target such things as fuel savings, air quality, soil erosion, water quantity, and water quality. More information about CSP is available online or at local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field offices.
Signup for the Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) began August 3. FWP is a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and is aimed at restoring up to 1 million acres of farmable wetlands and associated buffers by improving the land's hydrology and vegetation. Additional information on FWP is available online or at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices (Contact: Nathan Bowen)