Producers of annually planted commodities in Iowa, Mississippi, North Dakota and South Dakota will have the opportunity to hire technical service providers (TSPs) who will work with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to develop Soil Resources Planning Conservation Activity Plans. These plans, known as CAP 132, will:
- Prevent sheet and rill erosion;
- Restore organic matter in soils; and
- Provide economic information producers can use to make conservation decisions.
News Release - 5/3/18
CAP 132 Background Resources
Who are TSPs?
TSPs are individuals or businesses that have technical expertise in conservation planning and design for a variety of conservation activities. Farmers, ranchers, private businesses, nonprofit organizations and public agencies hire TSPs to provide these services on behalf of the NRCS. The NRCS must approve plans and practices recommended by TSPs to ensure that they meet the agency’s standards.
As a pilot, the list below are people certified or planning to become certified for CAP 132 in 2018:
CAP 132 Information for TSPs
How do I apply or receive more information?
Local NRCS field offices are accepting applications for the pilot project through June 15, 2018. The NRCS administers the project through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Contact:
Paul Goldsmith, Acting Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
Phone: 515-284-4262
