Cost Share Programs

Cost Share Policy: All producers applying for cost share through the NRD must be in compliance with rules & regulations of the NRD's programs.  
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UPDATE on EQIP Funds in 2007
In 2007, over 1,700 EQIP contracts were written in Nebraska.  Terraces, fences, livestock watering tanks and pipelines to improve grazing, and low pressure irrigation systems to use less water were just some of the conservation practices installed through EQIP.  Assistance for animal manure systems and transitioning to organic farming are other growing requests for EQIP dollars.  The investment of taxpayer money for conservation work is more than matched with the investment by the farmer or rancher.  

EQIP dollars provide a financial incentive to encourage landowners to protect their natural resources that benefit all citizens with cleaner air, water, and more wildlife habitat, said Chick.  The Environmental Quality Incentives Program has become the most widely applied conservation program on private lands with more than 5.9 million acres under contract in Nebraska.  “While we are on the verge of a new farm bill, this is a very popular program, and we expect it will be renewed with some changes.  The program in Nebraska has grown from $5 million in 1997 to $26 million this year,” said Chick. People interested in applying for EQIP should contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service office in their local USDA Service Center.  For more information contact: Pat McGrane  (402) 437-5327