North Dakota NRCS Programs

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2008 Farm Bill NRCS Programs

• Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP)
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) (Farm Service Agency)
• Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
• Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI)
• (EQIP) Environmental Quality Incentives Program
  • EQIP Organic Initiative
  • Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative - Coming Soon!
  • On-Farm Energy Initiative - Coming Soon!
  • Sage Grouse Initiative
  • Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
  • Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Program (SPCC)
• Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)
• Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)
• Water Bank Program (WBP)
• Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
• Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
• Wetland Wildlife Habitat Funding

Other NRCS Programs

• Emergency Conservation Program
• Emergency Watershed Protection Program
• Emergency Watershed Protection Program - Floodplain Easement
• Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
• North Dakota Plant Materials Program
  • National Plant Materials Center
• Small Watershed Program - PL-566
• Soil Survey Programs

Related Information

Conservation Compliance

Conservation Compliance - North Dakota NRCS provides compliance assistance to producers involved in activities such as drain maintenance and natural watercourse maintenance.

Conservation Technical Assistance

Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) assists land users, communities, and government officials in planning and implementing conservation systems.  These systems are designed to meet resource needs related to erosion, soil and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, air quality, etc.

Limited Resource and Beginning Farmer

Limited Resource & Beginning Farmer - The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) continues to address the unique circumstances and concerns of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, as well as beginning and limited resource farmers and ranchers.  It provides voluntary participation, offers incentives, and focuses on equity in accessing USDA programs and services.

Technical Service Provider

Technical Service Provider (TSP) is a private consultant, agribusiness employee, or some other profession who has been certified through a recognized certification organization or state licensing agency.  TSP's are qualified individuals who provide conservation planning and technical assistance to agricultural producers.