Conservation Security Program (CSP) in New Jersey

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The Lower Delaware Watershed in New Jersey will benefit from the Conservation Security Program in 2008. Applications for the 2008 program are being  accepted April 18 through May 30, 2008.

The Conservation Security Program (CSP) is a voluntary program authorized through the 2002 Farm Bill. Producers qualify for CSP payments by applying and documenting high levels of on-farm conservation and management with the ability to earn increased payments by adding and/or expanding conservation activities. CSP payments may be as high as $45,000 annually. The program is offered in selected watersheds as funding is available.

CSP has a unique role among USDA conservation programs because it:

• Identifies and meaningfully rewards those farmers meeting the very highest standards of conservation and environmental management on their operations;
• Creates powerful incentives for other producers to meet those same standards of conservation performance on their operations; and
• Provides public benefits for generations to come.

CSP in New Jersey

• CSP Program Details
• History of CSP in New Jersey
• National Program Information

Contact for New Jersey:
Janice Reid, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, 732-537-6042

Contact for Pennsylvania:
Kelly Ireland, CSP Manager, 717-237-2260
Barry Frantz, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, 717-237-2216

Last Modified: May 07, 2008