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The signup for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) that started Feb. 27 will end on April 7, 2023. Producers interested in offering new land for CRP or to re-enroll land that is scheduled to expire this fall, may submit an offer in this signup. By April 7, at least one eligible producer on the farm must sign the worksheet and contract for the offer to be considered.
After signup ends, a final cost score will be determined by the secretary and applied to all submitted offers to determine their final Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) score. All general CRP offers will be ranked nationally. The secretary will then determine the total number of acres to be accepted, and the EBI cutoff score will be set to accept that many acres. Producers will be notified if their EBI is above the cutoff score, and whether their offer has been accepted or rejected. Producers with accepted offers must contact FSA within 30 days of the date of notification to confirm they want to proceed with the offer. Once producers confirm that they wish to proceed, NRCS will work with the producers to analyze the existing stand and develop a conservation plan for the contract period.
FSA is also accepting offers to enroll in the continuous CRP and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Offers to enroll new land can be submitted throughout the year. All offers must be submitted in time for NRCS to determine basic eligibility.
If you want to make a CRP offer and do not currently have an appointment, please contact your county office immediately as FSA staff schedules are filling up quickly.