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Farmers,
livestock producers and other landowners can now take
advantage of the conservation practices available
through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
by applying for this program at the local field office,
1400 Gertsner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles. There are over
60
conservation practices in the state that agricultural
producers can sign up for right now. NRCS offers cost
share assistance for practices from fencing to pipedrops. EQIP offers many practices to help farmers
and livestock producers install conservation on farms.
Every application will be ranked according to total
environmental benefits derived from the implementation
of conservation practices and the best will be funded.
EQIP helps producers through cost sharing and incentive
payments for the implementation of conservation
practices. All EQIP activities must be carried out
according to a conservation plan of operations developed
by the producer, NRCS and in cooperation with the Gulf
Coast SWCD. EQIP has the potential of making a great
impact on our local natural resources and we want all
producers to take a good look at this opportunity. For
more information on EQIP and how it may help you and
your operation, please call this number:
Lake Charles Field Office 337-436-5020 Ext.3 |
