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NHCP National Conservation Practice Standards

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/Standards/nhcp.html

A table of the current list of national conservation practices in alphabetical order by practice name, with the practice code in parentheses including: 1) Conservation practice standards; 2) Conservation practice information sheets; 3) Conservation Practice Physical Effects (CPPE) worksheets; 4) Conservation practice job sheets; and 5) National

Sponsoring Organization:
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA United States Department of Agriculture

EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program Conservation Activity Plan

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip

In order to participate in many conservation cost-share programs from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, a conservation plan is required. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) program may be used to develop comprehensive nutrient management and other conservation practice plans.

Sponsoring Organization:
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service

Idaho OnePlan Conservation Planner

http://www.oneplan.org/ConservationPlan.asp

"This free web application will help you quickly create the outline of a conservation plan and learn how to benefit from financial assistance programs, agency professionals and the experience of other producers. The current version applies statewide to Idaho operations."

Sponsoring Organization:
Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts

State Specific Nutrient Management Information

http://www.extension.org/pages/14881/state-specific-manure-nutrient-management-i...

State or regionally specific factors such as climate and soils impact the many nutrient management recommendations for application rates and best management practices (BMPs). In addition, state specific public policy may also establish minimum expectations and required practices.

Sponsoring Organization:
eXtension

Protecting Riparian Areas: Farmland Management Strategies

https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=115

This publication is designed to help farmers, watershed managers, and environmentalists understand what healthy riparian areas look like, how they operate, and why they are important for the environment and society.

Sponsoring Organization:
ATTRA National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
NCAT National Center for Appropriate Technology

CSP Conservation Stewardship Program

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp

“The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is a voluntary program that encourages agricultural and forestry producers to address resource concerns by (1) undertaking additional conservation activities and (2) improving and maintaining existing conservation systems.

Sponsoring Organization:
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
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