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NRCS -
Helping People Help the Land
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If you believe that USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you
between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are
female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more
information go to
www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and
Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429. |
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Wisconsin agricultural producers may qualify for technical and
financial assistance through NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives
Program. Over 85 conservation practices are available for costsharing to help reduce soil erosion, protect water quality, provide
wildlife habitat, and conserve other natural resources. Farmers
may apply at any time; applications will be ranked annually for funding. The
next ranking date is Feb. 3, 2012.
.....Read more about EQIP
.....More on EQIP in Wisconsin
.....Read the release |
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The Conservation Stewardship Program offers incentive payments for farmers and forest
landowners practicing good conservation. This program
is open to landowners throughout Wisconsin. In 2011, payments averaged $7200 per
farm, and over $4.2 million statewide. Farmers can apply for CSP
at any time, and applications that are received will be ranked on an
annual basis for funding.
......Read more
.....More on CSP in Wisconsin
.....Read the release
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Last Modified:
01/09/2012
Patricia Leavenworth, State Conservationist
Productive Lands -- Healthy Environment
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