The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices.
Cost-share funding for range management practices includes stock water systems (solar pumps, tanks, troughs), wildlife-friendly livestock ponds, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, and more.
For more information or to sign up by June 17th call your regional NRCS office:
San Benito County: Hollister NRCS
phone: 831.637.4360
email: Erika.Boyland@ca.usda.gov
Santa Cruz County: Capitola NRCS
phone: 831.475.1967
email: Richard.Casale@ca.usda.gov
Monterey County: Salinas NRCS
phone: 831.424.1036
email: Bobette.Parsons@ca.usda.gov
To locate your regional service office CLICK HERE.
