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In exchange for a yearly rental payment,
farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally
sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species
that will improve environmental health and quality. The
program’s long-term goal is to re-establish valuable land cover
to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce loss
of wildlife habitat. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are
10-15 years in length.
Under continuous CRP signup, environmentally sensitive land
devoted to certain conservation practices can be enrolled in CRP
at any time. Offers for continuous enrollment are not subject to
competitive bidding during specific periods. Instead, they are
automatically accepted provided the land and producer meet
certain eligibility requirements and the enrollment levels do
not exceed the statutory cap.
For more information, including a list of acceptable practices,
contact the Logan or DeWitt County Service Centers.
[Logan & DeWitt USDA Service Center]
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