Agricultural producers looking to solve natural resource problems on their farms will want to plan ahead and sign-up early for USDA funding.  The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Minnesota, announced that landowners and producers interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) need to apply by Aug. 18, 2017 for funding in 2018.  

 

EQIP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers. These contracts provide financial assistance to help implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns.

 

EQIP is just one tool for landowners who want to apply conservation practices on the ground. By working with the local NRCS offices, you can apply for NRCS programs which work best for your land.

 

 Applications for EQIP are accepted on a continuous basis, however, NRCS establishes application acceptance or submission deadline dates for evaluation and ranking of eligible applications. To learn more about EQIP, contact your local Elk River NRCS Field Office in 14855 Highway 10 Elk River, MN 55330. (763) 241-1170 ext. 3.