Would you please encourage your agricultural and natural resource agents to distribute to producers this information. Deadline for applications is June 6.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications until June 6 for its new Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) that provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to establish conservation easements. Applications are available at local USDA Service Centers and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Agreements will be evaluated starting in late August. For information on agricultural easements contact Nina Bhattacharyya, 352-338-9554. Contact Crenel Francis, 352-338-3508 for information about wetland easements.
Joan A. Dusky
Associate Dean for Extension
Agricultural Program Leader
University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
352-392-1761
352-846-0458 Fax
From: Bodine, Renee - NRCS, GAINESVILLE, FL [mailto:Renee.Bodine@fl.usda.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 12:04 PM
To: Hendricks, Gail - NRCS, Gainesville, FL
Subject: New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements
Hi all,
Would you please help us get the word out by posting this announcement and/or story on your websites, newsletters, Facebook and twitter accounts? We would really appreciate it—we hope to have a lot of signups this year!
Renee Bodine
Public Affairs Florida
Desk 352.338.9565
Cell 352.514.8292
Announcement:
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications until June 6 for its new Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) that provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to establish conservation easements. Applications are available at local USDA Service Centers and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Agreements will be evaluated starting in late August. For information on agricultural easements contact Nina Bhattacharyya, 352-338-9554. Contact Crenel Francis, 352-338-3508 for information about wetland easements.
Story:
New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements
Sign up for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program by June 6
GAINESVILLE, Fl., May 1, 2014--USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) that provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to establish conservation easements. The deadline for applications is June 6.
Two components comprise the program. Agricultural easements protect land devoted to food production. Cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and nonindustrial private forestland are eligible. Wetland reserve easements restore and enhance wetlands and improve habitat. Eligible lands include farmed or converted wetlands that can be successfully and cost-effectively restored.
The ACEP combines NRCS’ former Farm and Ranch Lands Protection, Grassland Reserve and Wetlands Reserve programs.
“This is an exciting new opportunity for even more people to get involved in conserving natural resources,” said Florida State Conservationist Russell Morgan. “We encourage Indian tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations and private landowners to contact their local NRCS office to find out how to apply.”
Applications are available at local USDA Service Centers and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Agreements will be evaluated starting in late August.
For more information on agricultural easements contact Nina Bhattacharyya, 352-338-9554. Contact Crenel Francis, 352-338-3508 for information about wetland easements.
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