Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that helps ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. NRCS plans to enroll up to 10 million acres in CSP in 2018.
While applications for CSP are accepted year round, applications must be received by March 2, 2018, to be considered for this funding period.
Benefits of CSP:
- Improved cattle gains per acre.
- Increased crop yields.
- Decreased inputs.
- Wildlife population improvements.
- Better resilience to weather extremes
Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA Service center or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted.
