NRCS has extended the application deadline for the EQIP & CSP programs until January 15, 2026. Montgomery county producers should apply within our office – 25 Jefferson St, Suite 101, Clarksville, TN – Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4 pm or may make an appointment by phone – 931-368-0252 x 3.
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns, such as:
- Improved water and air quality;
- Conserved ground and surface water;
- Increased soil health ;
- Reduced soil erosion and sedimentation;
- Improved or created wildlife habitat; and
- Mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.
Check out the EQIP factsheet for more information. Additionally, here are some practices we may offer assistance with.
The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. Check out the CSP factsheet.
Whether you are looking to improve grazing conditions, increase crop resiliency, or develop wildlife habitat, we can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals. We can help you identify natural resource problems in your operation and provide technical and financial assistance to solve those problems or attain higher stewardship levels in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner.
For more information about the programs you can visit the website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/…/fina…/applications-and-forms
The programs and services of USDA and the Soil & Water Conservation District offered are available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status or handicap. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
Leases are 5 years, with an option of an additional 5 years. No till farming practices, rotational row crops, and cover crops are required. Lessees will have required mowing, soil tests, and monthly pesticide reports. Lessees also need to remember that they are not compensated for crop or field damage. Troops have a responsibility to try to avoid unnecessary damage to leased fields.
Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District 