Supports conservation easements to protect agricultural viability and conservation values by limiting nonagricultural uses, restoring grazing lands, and enhancing wetlands. Offers financial assistance for purchasing easements on croplands, grasslands, and wetlands. Applications are accepted through local NRCS offices with varying deadlines.
Eligible applicants include landowners, land trusts, and entities such as state and local governments that own or control eligible agricultural or wetland land. Applicants must provide official tax ID, property deed or lease, and a farm number.
