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Emergency funding from the State Soil and Conservation Board that is allocated to qualifying local Soil and Water Conservation Districts that sustained severe damage for land rehabilitation.
Suggested projects include tree plantings, soil testing, incentive programs, cover crop plantings, temporary fencing, pasture restoration, custom application of manure, transportation cost, renting/leasing of equipment, technical assistance, constructed wetlands, education/outreach, and matching at the federal/state/local level.
Program objectives, guidelines and funding vary by county.
Emergency funding to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters
Sign-up periods - Producers should check with their local county USDA Farm Service Agency offices regarding ECP sign-up periods, which are set by county USDA Farm Service Agency committees.
Emergency funding to relieve hazards to life and property, including debris removal, stream protection, cover crops, conservation repair, and the purchase of flood plain easements
Must have a local sponsor (such as a group or government entity)
Emergency funding to relieve hazards to life and property, including debris removal, stream protection, cover crops, conservation repair, and the purchase of flood plain easements
An opportunity to secure assistance to implement conservation needs on private lands
Land retirement to decrease erosion and safeguard ground
Receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance
Establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible farmland
10-15 year contract
Must have a local sponsor (such as a group or government entity)
