CRP is a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
Benefits of CRP
CRP protects more than 20 millions of acres of American topsoil from erosion and is designed to safeguard the nation’s natural resources. By reducing water runoff and sedimentation, CRP protects groundwater; helps improve the condition of lakes, rivers, ponds and streams; and is a major contributor to increased wildlife populations in many parts of the country.
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. The program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal and State environmental laws, and encourages environmental enhancement.
For more information about CRP, please contact the Preston FSA office at 507-765-3878 ext. 2.
Also see the Minnesota Buffer Law.
State and Federal Programs
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP)
State Cost Share
Root River One Watershed, One Plan (RR 1W1P)
Root River Field to Stream Partnership
Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring (VNMN)
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM)
Wetland Conservation Act (WCA)
