NRCS Announces Fiscal Year 2008 Program Cutoff Date for EQIP, GSWC, and WHIP

Salina, Kansas, May 30, 2008—The Kansas NRCS has announced Friday, June 20, 2008, as the cutoff date for the final Fiscal Year 2008 signup for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) including Ground and Surface Water Conservation (GSWC) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).

Funding decisions will be made by July 11, 2008.

Limited Resource and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

"EQIP is available to help address the unique circumstances and concerns of limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers, who have natural resource concerns that need to be addressed on their land," said Acting State Conservationist Thomas A. Perrin. "In Kansas limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers may receive a higher payment rate through EQIP for structural and vegetative practices," said Perrin.

Apply at Local NRCS Office

Agricultural producers interested in participating in EQIP including GSWC and WHIP can apply at any time at their U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center at their local NRCS office or conservation district office. Phone numbers are listed in the telephone book under United States Government. Information about EQIP including GSWC and WHIP is available on the Kansas Web site and selecting the specific program.

Last Modified: 08/26/2008