USDA is making it possible for producers to enroll a total of one-million acres of land in a new Conservation Reserve Program initiative to preserve grasslands and wetlands.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says – this initiative will have enormous benefits for farmers, sportsmen, and all Americans. Rather than wait for a general sign-up, producers whose land meet eligibility criteria can enroll directly in this “continuous” category at any time. Some of the changes brought on by the expansion will take place immediately and some will be initiated in the coming months.

USDA’s CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States.

Courtesy: NAFB News