NRCS publishes handbook to help you understand several conservation programs

Massachusetts farmers and forest land owners considering looking for financial and technical help from NRCS  now have a resource to help them understand what's involved in applying for and participating in several federal conservation programs. "Understanding the 2008 Farm Bill Conservation Programs" is an eight-page handbook that walks landowners through the entire process from conservation planning to submitting an application to signing the contract, and beyond.

If you own or manage farmland or forest land, run a greenhouse, or grow shellfish or other specialty crops in Massachusetts, then the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 – also known as the 2008 Farm Bill – conservation programs can help you address natural resource concerns on your land.

Applying for and participating in federal conservation programs can be a complex process. This handbook is designed to help you understand the application and ranking process, as well as your responsibilities as a Farm Bill program participant. The information in the booklet applies to the Agricultural Management Assistance(AMA) program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP).

The conservation professionals in your local NRCS office are always ready to help explain program details and answer questions.

Download Understanding the 2008 Farm Bill Conservation Programs in PDF format

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