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Cropland
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This category addresses soil erosion and water quality resource concerns on cropland and adjacent incidental areas and managed on a regional basis.
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January 14, 2022
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Forestry
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This category assists producers with non-industrial private forest land address resource concerns on land used for producing forest-related products.
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January 14, 2022
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Pasture Operations
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This category assists producers that have a pasture operation to address natural resource concerns related to the growing, raising, or reproducing of livestock.
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January 14, 2022
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This category assists producers with confined livestock to address resource concerns related to the storage, treatment, and management of animal waste.
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January 14, 2022
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Wildlife Habitat Conservation
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This category targets conservation efforts to improve agricultural and forest productivity which enhance wildlife habitat on working landscapes. Target species are used as barometers for success because their habitat needs are representative of healthy, functioning ecosystems where conservation efforts benefit a much broader suite of species.
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January 14, 2022
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This category assists producers to extend the growing season, improve plant and soil quality, reduce nutrient and pesticide transportation, improve air quality through reduced transportation inputs, and reduce energy use by providing consumers with a local source of fresh produce.
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January 14, 2022
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Beginning Farmer and Rancher
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This fund category is for applicants meeting the definition of Beginning Farmer/Rancher or Veteran Farmer/Ranchers who also meet the Beginning Farmer/Rancher definition.
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January 14, 2022 |
Factsheet
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Limited Resource Farmer
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This category assists limited resource producers address resource concerns.
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January 14, 2022
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Socially Disadvantaged Producer
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This category assists socially disadvantaged producers address resource concerns.
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January 14,2022
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A Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) developed by a non-NRCS individual or entity identifies conservation practices needed to address a specific natural resource need, typically for land transitioning to organic production, grazing land, or forest land, or for specific resource needs such as nutrient management.
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January 14, 2022
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This category assists producers identify ways to reduce energy use on their farms and to implement various recommended measures using conservation practices that address inefficient use of on-farm energy. A screening tool is required to be ranked in this category. This initiative only offers assistance for 128 Conservation Activity Plans-Ag Energy Management Plans (AgEMPs) and certain energy conservation practices.
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January 14, 2022
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This category assists organic producers implement a broad set of conservation practices to address resource concerns. A screening tool is required to be ranked in this category. This initiative is further divided to rank certified organic operations and transitioning to organic operations separately. Producers exempt from certification are considered under the transitioning category.
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January 14, 2022
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Working Lands for Wildlife
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This category targets conservation efforts to improve agricultural and forest productivity which enhance wildlife habitat on working landscapes. Target species are used as barometers for success because their habitat needs are representative of healthy, functioning ecosystems where conservation efforts benefit a much broader suite of species.
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January 14, 2022
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Urban Agriculture
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Urban agriculture pioneers are taking action in their communities, growing not only fresh, healthy produce, but also providing jobs, beautifying their neighborhoods, and offering access to fresh, healthy food in areas where grocery stores are sparse. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance for assistance for urban growers in areas such as soil health; irrigation and water conservation; weeds and pests; and high tunnels.
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January 14, 2022
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| Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) |
GLRI protects and restores watersheds to combat invasive species, protect watersheds and shorelines, reduce non-point source pollution, and restore wetlands and other habitat areas. This GLRI project is for producers in Ohio’s Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) in the following sub-watershed: Blanchard, Lower Maumee, Upper Auglaize, Cedar-Portage, Sandusky, St. Marys, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Tiffin, and Upper Maumee. |
January 14, 2022 |
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This category assists eligible producers implement conservation practices to address habitat loss without taking land out of production.
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January 14, 2022
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Project Map
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WLEB Tri-State Initiative Special Project
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This category assists WLEB producers implement a broad set of conservation practices to address water quality concerns. A screening worksheet is required in this category. To be eligible for this initiative, you must be located in Ohio WLEB counties identified on the project map.
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January 14, 2022
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Oak Management Special Project
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The project will assist woodland owners implement conservation measures recommended by foresters. The project area includes the Wayne National Forest and Ohio State Forests, as well as privately held forest land in Adams, Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Scioto, Vinton, Morgan, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross and Washington Counties.
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January 14, 2022
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Conservation Enhancement and Outreach Special Project
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The project is designed to assist landowners implement conservation practices to protect natural resources while enhancing pasture, crop, and forestland through targeted funding in Morgan and Guernsey Counties.
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January 14, 2022
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Pasture Improvement Special Project
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The project is designed to assist landowners implement conservation practices through progressive planning on pasture land in Adams, Athens, Fayette, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Scioto, and Vinton Counties.
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January 14, 2022
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| Clear Creek Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat Special Project |
This project will help agricultural producers protect and improve water quality, improve soil health and increase wildlife habitat in the Clear Creek Watershed. |
January 14, 2022 |
Practices Ranking Criteria Payment Schedule News Release
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Southern Ohio Appalachian Outreach Special Project
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The project will promote best management practices in Adams, Athens, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington Counties. Special emphasis will be placed on grassland management, planned grazing systems, nutrient management and winter-feeding management to address water quality and soil erosion concerns.
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January 14, 2022
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| Lake Erie Watershed Cover Crop Initiative |
This project is part of an initiative to help farmers in 11 states, including Ohio, to plant cover crops. Benefits include improving soil health and limiting soil erosion. Cover crops also have the potential to sequester carbon, which is part of the USDA's larger goal to help farmers build more resilient operations. |
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| Conservation Incentive Contract |
This fund category provides additional opportunities for eligible producers to further the adoption, management and maintenance of conservation practices and activities through the application of incentive practices. Incentive contracts are an option that blend EQIP and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by providing producers with financial assistance to adopt both conservation practices and enhancements on working landscapes. |
January 14, 2022 |
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Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI)
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This project will assist agricultural producers to protect and improve water quality in the Headwaters of Loramie Creek Watershed(s).
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January 14, 2022
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National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI)
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This project will assist agricultural producers to protect and improve water quality in the Gladys, Solomon, and Five Mile Watersheds.
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January 14, 2022
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Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
2014 Farm Bill Projects
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Jacoby Creek
The project will focus efforts on improving water quality in the Little Miami River’s Jacoby Creek and Yellow Springs Creek subwatersheds. The project will demonstrate and document the benefits of best agricultural conservation practices for water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat, and soil health, and to permanently preserve prime farmland and well-functioning stream corridors.
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January 14, 2022
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Spotted Knapweed Treatment for Ohio Producers (STOP)
This project will focus on treating and controlling spotted knapweed and other invasive species in four Appalachian counties: Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum and Noble. These counties have experienced an exponential spread of spotted knapweed in privately owned pastures and hay land. Producers will receive assistance to help plan and implement conservation measures to pastures and permanent hay land to improve their grazing and hay land operations.
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January 14, 2022
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Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
2018 Farm Bill Projects |
H2Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will use RCPP funding to complement its H2Ohio initiative, launched in 2019. The initiative focuses land management practice and system implementation to reduce Lake Erie nutrient enrichment. A diverse group of 20 partners intend to focus this project on farms and farmers in a 10-county portion of the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) not currently included in the H2Ohio program, thereby accelerating progress toward achieving Ohio's commitment to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
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January 14, 2022 |
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Rocky Fork
Highland Soil and Water Conservation District and five local state and federal partners will work with producers and landowners to protect water quality, reduce soil erosion, and provide habitat for at-risk species in the Rocky Fork Watershed. The partnership will help producers implement cover crops, field borders, and filter strips to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff, helping alleviate algal blooms in Rocky Fork Lake
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January 14, 2022 |
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