Environmental Quality Incentives Program Accepting Applications

The United States Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will have financial and technical assistance available for the 2017 fiscal year to assist producers with the implementation of conservation practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

NRCS accepts applications for EQIP opportunities on a continuous basis; however, there are certain deadline dates set forth to rank applications in designated ranking periods. The deadline to sign-up to be considered in the first ranking period is listed on each individual state’s NRCS website.

NRCS helps producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soils, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations and achieve many environmental benefits. All NRCS programs are completely voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.

Applicants can sign up at their local NRCS office. Interested producers, farmers and ranchers can apply for EQIP and obtain more information at their local USDA/NRCS office, or for more information about EQIP, visit the NRCS EQIP website.