Applicability

Did the producer apply for AMA funding?

1. YES — Points: 0
2. NO — Points: 0

Category Question

1. Select the purpose of the application:
   1. HU Designation (Beginner Farmer or Rancher) — Points: 0
   2. HU Designation (Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher) — Points: 0
   3. Irrigation Practices — Points: 0
   4. High Tunnel System — Points: 0

Program Questions

1. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights AND addressing water quality, water quantity AND/OR practices will be implemented through the RPP program?
   1. Yes — Points: 20
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
2. Does the participant have a written irrigation plan that meets NRCS practice standards & management criteria as identified in the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG)?
   1. YES — Points: 100
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Will implementation of this Conservation Plan allow for the continued implementation of a system of conservation practices that has been initiated and is being progressively installed?
   1. YES — Points: 80
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. Has the participant been in contract violation with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -50
   2. NO — Points: 0
5. Has the participant had a USDA NRCS Contract terminated within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -200
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions

1. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Degraded Plant Condition?
   1. Yes — Points: 30
   2. No — Points: 0
2. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address surface water resources?
   1. Yes — Points: 45
   2. No — Points: 0
3. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Weather Resilience?
   1. Yes — Points: 15
   2. No — Points: 0
4. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that reduce unacceptable levels of soil erosion and sedimentation?
   1. Yes — Points: 15
   2. No — Points: 0
5. What is the distance from the Planned Land Unit (PLU) to water bodies including streams, ponds, lakes, estuaries, or all surface waters?
   1. PLU is equal to 100 feet or less from waterbody — Points: 45
   2. PLU is 100-500 feet from waterbody — Points: 30
   3. PLU is 500-1000 feet from a waterbody — Points: 20
   4. There is no waterbody near or in the PLU — Points: 0
6. Is the Planned Land Unit (PLU) 100 feet or less from the edge of the wetland?
   1. Yes — Points: 10
   2. No — Points: 0
7. Does the Planned Land Unit (PLU) include Prime and State Important Soils?
   1. Yes — Points: 20
   2. No — Points: 0
8. Based on the source water dashboard, is the Planned Land Unit (PLU) located in a "high" / targeted source water watershed?
   1. Yes — Points: 15
   2. No — Points: 0
9. Is the project in one of the source water priority watersheds?
   1. Yes — Points: 5
   2. No — Points: 0