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NEWSUnited States Department of Agriculture
February 27, 2006, Malad, Idaho—Workshops and one-on-one interviews are going on now for farmers and ranchers in the Lower Bear-Malad Watershed to complete applications for the new Conservation Security Program (CSP). Time is running out for producers to get their applications in to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The February 13 through March 31 sign-up is well under way and only one month remains for producers interested in participating in the voluntary conservation program. “Producers will want to visit their local NRCS service center sooner than later,” says Richard Sims, NRCS state conservationist for Idaho. “There’s an eligibility process they need to go through and it takes some time. If they show up the last week of sign-up, they may not have enough time to work through the application.” CSP rewards those producers practicing good stewardship on their property. Money is available for agricultural operations of all sizes including cattle ranches, fruit orchards and grain producers. Malad-Daniels area producers Max and Noreen Park suggest attending workshops and one-on-one interviews with NRCS staff. “There are a lot of details about the program that we learned,” Noreen Park says. “We may have missed them otherwise.” The CSP application is self-guided and requires producers to show records of chemical application, soil samples and livestock grazing plans. A workbook is available at the Malad NRCS office, or online. “The workbook was very helpful,” Park says. “The questions guide you in gathering material for the sign-up and encourage you to find the correct answer for your operation.” For more information, contact the NRCS office at 208-766-4748. Or, to get started online, visit www.id.nrcs.usda.gov.
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