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WHIP - Your Responsibilities

Below is a brief outline of what you will be responsible for when you sign a WHIP contract.

To read more, please download the WHIP application (CCC-1200) and read the appendix. You can download and read the application and appendix by visiting the WHIP application materials & documents page.

By signing a WHIP contract, you agree to:

  • start a financially assisted practice within the first 12 months of the contract period.

  • install the planned conservation practices according to a schedule defined in your contract.

  • install the planned conservation practices according to NRCS design standards.

  • operate and maintain these practices or activities for their intended purposes and life span of the practice as identified in your contract.

  • obtain written approval before starting to install a conservation practice that is part of your contract.

  • comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and all applicable federal, state, tribal and local laws.


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