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
Does not specify
Illinois
Multiple practices. Contact your local NRCS office.
Not applicable
Money Matters
Annual rental payments
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
Refer to program category descriptions for general stackability potential. Reach out to the program contact for more information.
Not applicable
Contracting Info
10-15 years
Basic farm information, field boundaries, crop history, and resource concerns. Most USDA programs require you to have an FSA farm and track number.
Support is typically provided by the local SWCD or NRCS office.
Most publicly funded programs have specific establishment and maintenance requirements that are provided by SWCD / NRCS.
Technical Info
Local Farm Service Agency office
Not applicable
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