Published: October 18, 2007 01:57 pm            

KY USDA NRCS accepting EQIP applications

October 17, 2007 — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications until October 31, for the First Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Ranking Period.



Michael Hubbs, State Conservationist for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky announced that Kentucky USDA NRCS field offices are now accepting EQIP application for the first ranking period of fiscal year 2008.

The deadline for the first ranking period is October 31; however one can apply at anytime for the EQIP program with applications held until the next period.

EQIP applications are evaluated and ranked using criteria set forth by local work groups to determine which applications provide the best environmental benefits and address the resource concerns of their local area. There criteria are on the Kentucky NRCS website: http://www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/.

For applications selected for funding, an EQIP plan of operations will be developed with the land user to identify appropriate conservation practices. EQIP practices in Kentucky include, but are not limited to, criteria area planting, pipeline and watering facility, grassed waterway, diversion, and fencing.

For more information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, please contact your local service center at Carter County Conservation District, 526 E. Main Street in Grayson, or call 606-474-5184.

        

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