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Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) - Linn SWCD
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Linn SWCD
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Water-focused program:
Yes
Funding to implement best management practices for the long-term.
Overview
Description:
The EQIP program promotes voluntary conservation practices from farmers and ranchers, agricultural practices and environmental quality that are in line with national standards. EQIP offers financial and technical help assisting qualified (competitive program) applicants install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. EQIP is a competitive cost-share program.
Eligibility:
Control or own cropland, rangeland, pastureland, non-industrial private forestland and other farm or ranch lands. Operators of non-industrial, private forest land must have an interest in the land and have control of it for the life of the contract
Comply with adjusted gross income limitation (AGI) provisions
Be in compliance with the highly erodible land and wetland conservation requirements
Financial benefit:
Varying payment rate. Payments to a person or entity are limited to $300,000 during any 6-year period.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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