EQIP-CIC FY 2023 Ranking Criteria for Rhode Island Pastures

Applicability

Does the assessed practice schedule intersect the boundary of a State High Priority Area (HPA)?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Category Question

Does the assessed practice schedule intersect the boundary of a State High Priority Area (HPA)?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Program Questions 

1. Did the applicant self certify as a Beginning Farmer Rancher (BFR)?
   1. YES — Points: 10
   2. NO — Points: 0
2. Did the applicant self certify as a Veteran Farmer Rancher (VFR)?
   1. YES — Points: 10
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Did the applicant self certify as a Limited Resource Farmer Rancher (LFR)?
   1. YES — Points: 10
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes — Points: 30
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
5. Will the implementation of this project focus on one of the priority management practices?
   1. YES — Points: 75
   2. NO — Points: 0
6. Is the participant increasing the level of management to address at least one of the priority resource concerns?
   1. YES — Points: 65
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions 

1. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Soil Quality Limitations?
   1. YES — Points: 40
   2. NO — Points: 0
2. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Livestock Production Limitations?
   1. YES — Points: 65
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Pest Pressure?
   1. YES — Points: 30
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. What is the distance from the PLU to water bodies including streams, ponds, lakes, estuaries all surface waters?
   1. PLU is 100ft or less from a waterbody — Points: 50
   2. PLU is 100-500ft from waterbody — Points: 30
   3. PLU is 500-1000ft from a waterbody — Points: 20
   4. Otherwise — Points: 0
5. Is the PLU 100ft or less from the edge of the wetland?
   1. PLU is 100ft or less from the edge of the wetland — Points: 10
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
6. Does the site intersect the Natural Heritage Areas?
   1. Yes — Points: 5
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0