| Agency Name | Farm Service Agency (FSA) |
| Affiliation | federal government |
| Web Site | http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=copr&topic=crp |
| Project Annual Funding Level | varies |
| Range of Funding (Landowner) | varies by contract |
| Criteria for funding project | To be eligible for placement in CRP, land must be either:
* Cropland (including field margins) that is planted or considered planted to an agricultural commodity 4 of the previous 6 crop years from 1996 to 2001, and which is physically and legally capable of being planted in a normal manner to an agricultural commodity; or
* Certain marginal pastureland that is suitable for use as a riparian buffer or for similar water quality purposes. |
| Geographic Coverage Area | All counties in Florida |
| Description of Program | The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary program for agricultural landowners. Through CRP, you can receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible farmland.
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) makes annual rental payments based on the agriculture rental value of the land, and it provides cost-share assistance for up to 50 percent of the participant's costs in establishing approved conservation practices. Participants enroll in CRP contracts for 10 to 15 years.
Control of noxious weeds/invasive species is NOT cost-shared through CRP, but mangement of these species is required through length of contract. |
| When are landowner applications accepted? | Continuous sign-up. |
| Match Required? | Yes. Upto 50%-70% |
| Target Invasive Species? | Highly erodible croplands and other environmentally significant lands |
| Any other Requirements or Eligibility? | Non-federal lands (private, state, muncipal or tribal lands) or federal lands when primary benefit is on associated non-federal lands on a limited basis. Must meet HEL/WC (highly erodible lands/wetland compliance) and AGI (adjusted gross income) requirements. |
| Agreement Required | Yes Participants enroll in CRP contracts for 10 to 15 years. |
| Permanent Contact Person | Local FSA office |
| Contact number | Varies by county |
| e-mail address | refer to web site |
| contacted last | 2009-06-13 00:00:00.0 |
Print this Page
