USDA-NRCS in Georgia announces Environmental Quality Incentives Program Sign-Up

State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces a statewide application ranking date for fiscal year 2023 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding.  All Georgia agricultural and forest operators who wish to be considered for this year’s technical and financial assistance should apply by November 4, 2022.  While customers can apply year-round, this application ranking date announcement is for all general EQIP, as well as the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry initiative. Customers should discuss these sign-up options with their local conservationists to see if any are right for them.  “Our team of dedicated USDA-NRCS conservationists throughout Georgia are ready to assist our farmers, ranchers, and private landowners to make the best use of their land and natural resources,” said Rudolph. “To do this, we use EQIP as one of our more utilized tools to help them achieve their economic and environmental goals.”  NRCS conservationists work with producers to assess the conservation needs on their land; identify resource concerns and opportunities; help determine objectives; and make recommended solutions – participation is 100% voluntary.  Interested producers can apply at their local USDA Service Center by submitting a Conservation Program Application (NRCS-CPA-1200).