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FY 2005 Conservation Security Program (CSP)
General Program Information
The Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171, May
13, 2002) (the Act) amended the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801
et seq.)
to authorize the Conservation Security Program (CSP). The
program is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS). The CSP is a voluntary program that provides
financial and technical assistance to producers who advance the
conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant
and animal life, and other conservation purposes on Tribal and
private working lands. Such lands include cropland, grassland,
prairie land, improved pasture, and range land, as well as
forested land and other non-cropped areas that are an incidental
part of the agriculture operation.
CSP Press Releases
Mississippi
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Lower Big Black lies solely within Mississippi in the central region
of the state. It covers 1,214,000 acres, 1,769 farms, 6 counties and 6
conservation districts. Major agriculture enterprises include livestock grazing
and hay production on introduced forages, rows crops and small grains. The
Lower Big Black River is the only free-flowing stream that drains directly into
the Mississippi River and is an important stream for recreational use.
Mississippi Coastal Stream Watershed lies in southeastern Mississippi.
It covers 1,055,300 acres, 1,202 farms, 6 counties and 6 conservation
districts. The major agriculture enterprise includes livestock grazing and hay
production on introduced forages. The Mississippi Coastal Stream flows directly
into the Gulf of Mexico and has a significant impact on commercial fisheries and
recreational use.
Pascagoula River lies solely within Mississippi in the southeastern
region of the state. It covers 386,008 acres, 542 farms, 3 counties, and 3
conservation districts. The major agriculture enterprise includes livestock
grazing and hay production on introduced forages. The Pascagoula River is a
major fishing and recreational stream.
Sign-Up Announced and Final Rule Released
Sign-up for CSP will be available ____________, 2005, to
eligible farmers and ranchers in the Lower Big Black River
Watershed which covers Claiborne, Hinds, Holmes, Madison,
Warren, and Yazoo Counties; Coastal Stream Watershed which
covers Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Lamar, Pearl River and Stone
counties; Pascagoula River Watershed which covers George,
Jackson and Perry Counties. CSP is a
voluntary program that supports ongoing conservation stewardship
of agricultural working lands and enhances the condition of
America's natural resources.
Interim
Final Rule (186k)
Summary
of Interim Final Rule
CSP Self Assessment Workbook is On-Line!
A Self-Assessment Workbook for potential participants in the
new Conservation Security Program is available on-line. To
apply for the program, NRCS will ask potential participants to
complete the self-assessment to determine if their operations
meet the standards of the program and qualify for program
participation. By going through the workbook, producers will get
a good idea about whether they are eligible for CSP at this
time. The workbook is available in hardcopy, CD format, and
online.
The complete Self Assessment Workbook is available for download.
It is also available in two separate documents without images to
allow for faster downloading. Additional information regarding
the CSP
Self-Assessment is also available online.
Self
Assessment Workbook (941.12KB)
Workbook
Pages (205.05KB)
Appendices
[Without Images] (296.97KB)
Stewardship and
Conservation Payments - 2005
To be added.
Related Links to
Watershed and Other Information
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State Contact:
Al Garner,
Assistant
State
Conservationist for Programs, 601-965-5196.
For further information and assistance, contact your local
NRCS Field Service Center.
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