Now Accepting 2022 EQIP Applications

 USDA NRCS in Tennessee Now Accepting FY 2022 EQIP Applications
Application deadline is Friday, November 19, 2021

Producers in Tennessee who are interested in implementing conservation practices to improve natural resources on their farmland have until Friday, November 19, 2021 to submit their application for financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). 

 “We accept applications for this program on a continuous basis, however, only the applications received by November 19th will be considered for funding this fiscal year,” said Sheldon Hightower, NRCS Tennessee State Conservationist. “EQIP places a priority on water quality, water conservation, and promotes soil health practices by offering financial and technical assistance to address these resource concerns on eligible agricultural land.”

EQIP is an incentives-based program that provides technical and financial assistance for conservation systems such as animal waste management facilities, irrigation system efficiency improvements, fencing, and water supply development for improved grazing management, riparian protection, wildlife habitat enhancement, and cover crops for soil resource protection. 

Applications can be taken at all Tennessee NRCS county offices and USDA Service Centers.  To locate an office near you, please click visit the USDA Service Center website.  Applications MUST be received in your local Service Center by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. 

Applicants can submit a signed and dated Form NRCS-CPA-1200 in the office, hand delivered, mailed, scanned, emailed, or through an agency-approved business tool (Farmers.gov).

For more information about the EQIP program, please visit our programs tab on this page or visit the Tennessee NRCS website by clicking here.

It's Fair Time in Henry County!

2021 Henry County Conservationist of the Year

Congratulations to 2021 Henry County Conservationist of the Year Kevin Bomar! 

Henry County farmer Kevin Bomar was awarded the 2021 Henry County Conservationist of the Year by the Paris Henry County Chamber of Commerce during the 2021 TN River Jam.  The Conservationist of the Year is awarded annually and is designed to recognize farmers/producers in Henry County who delivers exceptional conservation results, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in conservation, and shares knowledge within the agriculture industry.  Kevin exceeds all of these qualifications and is a great example of conservation stewardship.  Kevin farms over 2500 acres of row crop in Henry County, including corn, soybeans, cotton and wheat.  He has worked diligently with NRCS to control soil erosion and conserve the productivity of his soil by implementing different conservation practices on his farm over the past several years, including cover crop, no-till, underground outlet, livestock watering facility, water & sediment control basins, and grade stabilization structure.  In 2020, Kevin implemented a 5 species mix cover crop on almost 1300 acres.   Cover crops are used to control erosion, add fertility & organic material to the soil, improve soil tilth, increase infiltration & aeration of the soil, and improve overall soil health.

Congratulations to Kevin for his conservation efforts to improve the land and water resources in Henry County! 

The Henry County SCD thanks Kevin for his past works and continued devotion to soil conservation and sustainability for future generations!

Web Soil Survey

 Do You Know What Soil Type You Have?

Would you like to know more about your soil?  Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides official soil data and maps produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.  It provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world and is operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. WSS allows you to generate a custom soil resource report and even print a soil map and data description for free!  It's user friendly and easy to search by address, county or by using the easy map tool.  Click the link below to get started on Web Soil Survey and find out what's under your feet!

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