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Conservation Reserve Program

undefined Conservation Reserve Program?


The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality.

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality.

undefined Conservation Reserve Program?


To be eligible for CRP enrollment, a farmer must have owned or operated the land for at least 12 months prior the previous CRP sign-up period. Exceptions to this rule include:

  • Land acquired by the new owner due to the previous owner's death;
  • Change in ownership due to foreclosure; or
  • Land that was purchased by the new owner without the sole intention of placing it in CRP.

undefined Conservation Reserve Program?


To offer land for enrollment, contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office nearest you.


For more information, visit FSA's CRP homepage.