Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – Continuous

Continuous CRP sign-up works on a first come, first serve basis. Necessary enrollment requirements must be met, but the acres are automatically accepted until the national statutory acreage cap is reached. Land must be cropland that is planted or considered planted to an agricultural commodity four of the six crop years from 2012 to 2017 and is physically and legally capable of being planted. Enrollment opportunities include SAFE, CLEAR, FWP, and CREP.

Farm Eligibility

Start Date

Does not specify

Geography

Illinois

Eligible Practices
  • Multiple practices. Contact your local NRCS office.

Additionality Requirement

Not applicable

Money Matters

Payment Schedule

Annual rental payments

Price

Cost-share assistance up to 50% of the allowable costs to establish a practice. A Climate Smart Annual Practice Incentive of 3, 5, or 10% based on the practice cover. A 50% Practice Incentive Payment (PIP). Sign-up Incentive Payment (SIP) equal to 32.5% of first full year’s annual rental payment

Stackability (With goverment programs and other markets)

Refer to program category descriptions for general stackability potential. Reach out to the program contact for more information.

Carbon Related Incentive

Not applicable

Contracting Info

Contract Length

10-15 years

Data Collected at Enrollment

Basic farm information, field boundaries, crop history, and resource concerns. Most USDA programs require you to have an FSA farm and track number.

Enrollment Assistance

Support is typically provided by the local SWCD or NRCS office.

Agronomic/Technical Assistance

Most publicly funded programs have specific establishment and maintenance requirements that are provided by SWCD / NRCS.

Technical Info

Lead Organization

Local Farm Service Agency office

Outcome Estimation

Not applicable

Verification

Not applicable

Penalty for Temporary Break in Practice Implementation

Not applicable