Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
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| Program | Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) |
| Description of Program | National and state initiatives offering a cost share program run that aims to assist producers in solving major resource concerns on their land. |
| Agricultural System Focus | Crop & Livestock |
| Implementation Process | EQIP contracts can be up to ten years. |
| Agency Managing the Program | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Verification Process | NRCS federal employees with job approval authority design, inspect and install projects. State offices may do additional spot checking. National audit of state offices. |
| Is it providing an incentive? | Yes |
| Incentive Type | Cost share |
| Link for more information | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/ |