Applicants are encouraged to submit applications for assistance through Nov. 18, 2011
Contacts:
Jonathan Groveman (530) 792-5692
Alan Forkey (530) 792-5653
DAVIS, Calif., October 19, 2011—For those farmers, ranchers, forestry landowners and Tribes who are interested in applying for Fiscal Year 2012 Farm Bill conservation program-financial assistance, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has set Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, as the application cutoff for ranking consideration.
This deadline includes all California Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and existing Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) project priorities. The deadline for NRCS’s National Initiatives (EQIP Organic, High Tunnels, Energy and Air Quality) will be provided at a later date.
Landowners with a conservation plan for their operation receive priority for financial assistance. NRCS staff is available to help landowners create conservation plans on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, but those received after November 18 will be held until the next funding cycle.
