Conservation Reserve Program

Conservation Reserve Program

Rick Worthington
Rick Worthington
The Conservation Reserve Program is the largest private-lands conservation program in the United States.

Misty Jones of the Farm Service Agency explains programs that can assist livestock producers during times of drought such as the Conservation Reserve Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock (E.L.A.P.)

"we have a number of programs that help with drought. CRP has many flexible elements to allow adjustments for critical conditions, such as emergency hay and grazing. The Conservation Reserve Program also provides critical emergency funding and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers rehab farmland damaged by natural disasters and help livestock producers enhance water supplies during periods of severe drought."

-- Jones goes on to say, water issues continue to be a major source of frustration for ranchers.

"Our ECP program basically allows us to help with water issues for livestock producers. We also have help thru the ELAP program so it allows us to get water to the cattle.

The CRP was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1985. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and land owners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species.

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