Western New England Regenerative Agriculture RCPP Project - FY2025 Connecticut Ranking Questions
Applicability
Is the application for RCPP Project 2311 and is within the RCPP project area?
- YES – Points: N/A
- NO – Points: N/A
Category Question
Select the application type "RCPP18 LMR Producer Contract":
- RCPP18 LMR Producer Contract – Points: N/A
- Otherwise – Points: N/A
Program Questions
- HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED (HU): Has the applicant self-certified as any class of Historically Underserved participant on the CPA-1200?
- YES – Points: 40
- NO – Points: 0
- CONTRIBUTIONS: Does the application directly leverage NRCS RCPP funding with partner contributions?
- YES – Points: 20
- NO – Points: 0
- OUTCOMES: Does the application directly address any of the project resource concerns which have outcome metrics have been included in the Programmatic Partnership Agreement?
- YES – Points: 20
- NO – Points: 0
- If this application includes a rental, is it on cropland used for corn silage production?
- YES – Points: 20
- NO – Applicable Points: 0
Resource Questions
- Does the CPA-1155 schedule at least one field-based agronomic practice that will result in conversion of cropland to pasture?
- YES – Points: 40
- NO – Points: 0
- Does the CPA-1155 schedule at least one practice or enhancement which will establish or improve habitat for pollinators?
- YES – Points: 40
- NO – Points: 0
- Select all of the priority practices which will be scheduled on the CPA-1155:
- Cover Crop (340) – Points: 20
- Residue and Tillage Management (329 or 345) – Points: 20
- Soil Health Management Plan (116) – Points: 10
- Soil Carbon Amendment (336) – Points: 10
- None of these – Points: 0
- Does the CPA-1155 schedule cover crop (340) or buffer plantings (329, 386) within a 200' proximity to a stream or river?
- YES – Points: 40
- NO – Points: 0
- Does the CPA-1155 schedule practices contained in a current Grazing Management Plan?
- YES – Points: 20
- NO – Points: 0
Additional Information
Connecticut's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land.
Current Project Batching Dates:
American Farmland Trust - Regenerative Agriculture: March 7, 2025
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