Farmers and Forest Landowners Can Apply for Next Round of USDA Conservation Funding
Friday, January 31st, 2020 -- 8:41 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -Farmers and forest landowners in Wisconsin can now apply for the next round of USDA conservation funding.State Conservationist Angela Biggs says applicants interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program need to apply by February 28 for funding in 2020. EQIP is the primary program available to farmers for farm and woodland conservation work, offering payments for over 110 basic conservation practices. Last year, Wisconsin received over $38 million in funds for EQIP practices. Farmers may contact their local USDA Service Center to get started on producer eligibility and planning.
Biggs reminds farmers who are interested in practices that may require permits, such as manure storage or streambank restoration, to begin planning and seeking permits as soon as possible. Applicants with shovel-ready projects will receive higher priority. Landowners interested in applying for EQIP funding should contact their local NRCS office at the USDA Service Center.
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