Conservation Programs Deadline Approaching
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications for projects through Nov. 12, 2010
DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An important deadline is coming up for farmers, ranchers, forestry landowners and Tribes who want to sign up for Fiscal Year 2011 Farm Bill conservation programs. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has set the deadline for the initial round of program funding consideration as Friday, November 12, 2010.
This deadline includes all California Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) priorities, except the EQIP Organic Initiative. The EQIP Organic Initiative deadline will be provided at a later date.
In Fiscal Year 2010, California NRCS obligated over $75 million in EQIP funds for over 1,970 contracts and 1.1 million acres statewide. However, the number of applications received far exceeded the amount of funding available. NRCS is anticipating similar funding for 2011. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to apply immediately to ensure consideration for this funding cycle.
Landowners with a conservation plan for their operation receive priority for financial assistance. NRCS staff is available to help landowners create conservation plans on a first come, first served basis. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, but those received after Nov. 12 will be held until the next cut-off date.
EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that supports production agriculture and environmental quality as compatible goals. Through EQIP, agricultural producers receive financial and technical help to implement projects that will improve their natural resources.
WHIP is a voluntary program for private landowners who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on private lands. It provides both technical assistance and cost sharing to help establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
For additional information, landowners are encouraged to contact their local NRCS Service Center. Service center locations and more information on the programs can be found at www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov.
SOURCE USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
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