There are a number of federal programs designated by the 2018 Farm Bill that provide both technical and financial assistance to implement environmentally beneficial conservation practices on working agricultural land. Conservation programs are summarized here.

Additional Resources:

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Waterway Process Steps

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Fact Sheet

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – Current Information

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Fact Sheet

CRP Continuous Enrollment Period Fact Sheet

CRP General Enrollment Signup Fact Sheet