South Dakota 2006 EQIP Information

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address their natural resource concerns on eligible agricultural land.  EQIP promotes agricultural production and environmental quality while optionizing environmental benefits.

EQIP was reauthorized in the 2002 Farm Bill and is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  This program allows for flexibility of contract length, contract amount, and special consideration for Limited Resource Producers and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.

Application Deadline

EQIP applications are accepted throughout the year; however, the cut-off date for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 funding consideration is November 10, 2005.  Applications received after November 10, 2005, will be considered for funding in FY2007.  Applications are accepted at your local USDA Service Center.

2006 EQIP Program in South Dakota

• How EQIP Works in South Dakota
• How to Apply for EQIP
• EQIP Ground and Surface Water Conservation

Links to Other Useful Documents

• Manure and Nutrient Management
• South Dakota Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG)
• Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Fact Sheet
• Limited Resource Producer Fact Sheet
• South Dakota CNMP Fact Sheet
• CCC-1200 (39.8 KB)
• South Dakota 2006 Cost List

South Dakota EQIP Archives

• South Dakota EQIP Application Information - 2005
• South Dakota EQIP Application Information - 2004
• South Dakota EQIP Application Information - 2003
• 2001 Program Year South Dakota Summary

Program Contacts

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