- 1). Focusing on water management issues will allow some agricultural producers to be eligible for cost-share assistance. Find more information at NRCS Agricultural Management Assistance (www.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/AMA/).
- 2). The NRCS Conservation Technical Assistance program offers guidance with water quality, fish hatcheries and developing sustainable practices. Information about the program is available at www.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/cta.
- 3). Qualifying as a limited resource farmer/rancher, beginning farmer/rancher or socially disadvantaged producer may result in eligibility for payments up to 90 percent of the estimated incurred costs and income foregone. Look for more information about Environmental Quality Incentives Program at www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/EQIP.
- 4). Check out the pamphlet Optimize and Protect Your Natural Resources at
ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/WA/news/pubs/EQIP_WA_brochure3-06.pdf.
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