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Notice of Application Deadline and Program Guidance for FRPP

The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) provides matching funds to help purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranch land in agricultural uses.  USDA provides funds to State, Tribal, or local governments and non-governmental organizations (eligible entities) to acquire conservation easements or other interests in land from landowners.  USDA provides up to 50 percent of the appraised fair market value of the conservation easement.  The eligible entities must provide at least half of the appraised fair market value of the conservation easement. The application deadline for FY 2012 FRPP funding consideration is February 1st, 2012 by 4:00pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for FY 2012 funding. Applications which were not funded in previous years may be re-submitted in the 2012 funding cycle using the 2012 program application process.
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 Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) Announcement of Funding for 2012

Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 General Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (General WREP) Announcement of Funding, Proposal Requirements, and Review Criteria - WREP is a voluntary conservation program that works through partnership agreements with states, nongovernmental organizations and tribes. It is a component of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) through which NRCS enters into agreements with eligible partners to leverage resources to carry out high priority wetland protection and improve wildlife habitat.
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 On-Farm Energy Initiative

North Carolina farmers and organic producers can apply for technical and financial assistance to help get an energy audit for their operation. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is seeking applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) On-Farm Energy Initiative. Funding for the EQIP On-Farm Energy Initiative will be available soon. Now is the time for farmers to work with their local USDA Service Center to establish eligibility and apply so that their applications can be considered when funds become available.
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 USDA Seeks Applications for Organic Initiative

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applications for a national initiative being offered in North Carolina. Administered under the 2008 Farm Bill’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the EQIP Organic Initiative helps certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production meet their conservation goals. Technical and financial assistance will help producers plan and implement conservation practices to allow their organic operations to be environmentally sustainable.
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 Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative

Longer growing seasons, conserving natural resources and providing a greater supply  of locally grown food are all advantages for the farmers who participle in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative.  The initiative is offered under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and funding availability is to be available soon for eligible applicants.
 
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Last Modified: 11/30/2011

 



The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.