Deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program Applications

While the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continuously accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) throughout the year, interested applicants must submit their applications to their local NRCS Field Office by February 28, 2022, for the 2022-1 CSP Classic sign up. Any applications received after February 28, 2022, will be considered for future CSP application sign-ups. CSP helps farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to build on their existing conservation efforts while strengthening their operations. CSP participants earn an annual payment for five years which enables them to achieve a greater level of conservation and stewardship. Whether you are looking to improve grazing conditions, increase crop resiliency, or develop wildlife habitat, NRCS can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals. For existing CSP contracts holders whose contracts are expiring in 2022, the deadline to submit those applications for the 2022-1 CSP-Renewal sign-up will be March 31, 2022. Special provisions are available for historically underserved producers, which include those considered beginning, socially disadvantaged, and limited resources as well as military veterans. These producers are targeted funds. Interested producers should contact and submit these applications to their local NRCS office by the deadlines listed above. For additional information about CSP Classic or CSP-Renewals, contact your local USDA service center.