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North Carolina Payment Schedule

NRCS provides financial assistance for selected conservation practices. The availability and amount of financial assistance can vary between states. Download the North Carolina payment schedules below to see which activities qualify, and how much financial assistance is available.

Payment Rates

Each year, NRCS re-evaluates the amount of financial assistance available for each practice in each state. These evaluations consider the current costs for material and labor within the state, and also the fair marketplace compensation for opportunity costs that may arise (e.g. conversion of productive land). If necessary, the amount of financial assistance is adjusted to keep pace with actual costs.

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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing the distinct needs and concerns of Historically Underserved (HU) classified producers, including socially disadvantaged, beginning, limited resource, and veteran farmers and ranchers. This legislation provides critical support to these producers by empowering the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to offer enhanced incentives and increased payment rates for various agricultural practices and activities.

Additionally, the 2018 Farm Bill authorizes the NRCS to provide elevated payment rates for high priority practices, source water protection, supplemental activity payments associated with advanced grazing management, and improvements in resource-conserving crop rotation methods.

Please visit the Payment Schedule website to see the latest payment schedules and practice scenarios