Conservation Reserve Program
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| Program | Conservation Reserve Program |
| Description of Program | CRP is a federal program that takes land out of production and provides financial assistance to producers to implement relevant practices. Some carbon programs exclude CRP lands from carbon crediting. |
| Agricultural System Focus | Crop |
| Implementation Process | CRP participants enroll in contracts for 10-15 years, in exchange for annual rental payments as well as potential cost-share and technical assistance for installation |
| Agency Managing the Program | USDA Farm Service Agency |
| Verification Process | 100% of CRP is inspected 2-3 years prior to renewal |
| Is it providing an incentive? | Yes |
| Incentive Type | Financial assistance to implement |
| Link for more information | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/ |