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Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) in New Jersey

aerial view of conservation implemented on preserved Hunterdon County farmThe Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has contributed over $30 million of Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) funding directly toward the preservation of more than 12 thousand acres in New Jersey. Since 1996, New Jersey has consistently ranked among the top three states receiving funds through the Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program. The most current information about qualifying and applying for FRPP funding is provided on the national program page.

Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Funds Awarded to New Jersey through NRCS
FY-08 $3,927,074   FY- 02 $2,300,928
FY- 07 $4,616,447   FY- 01 $734,800
FY- 06 $3,963,274   FY- 98 $1,400,000
FY- 05 $6,165,737   FY- 97 $200,000
FY- 04 $5,549,541   FY- 96 $1,000,000
FY- 03 $4,358,652      
New Jersey Acres Preserved Through FRPP by County Location

FRPP funding has been used to preserve productive soils in fifteen of New Jersey's twenty-one counties. Total acres acquired, acres of prime soil preserved, and Federal contribution are depicted by county in the chart below.

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Successful Partnerships a Benefit in the Garden State

The State of New Jersey has a strong conservation partnership that drives much of its farmland preservation. The State Agriculture Development Committee ((SADC) administers the state Farmland Preservation Program, working in cooperation with County, State and Federal entities. The progress of this partnership endeavor can be reviewed at http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/sadc/sadc.htm. Other partners in FRPP include the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the Burlington County Agriculture Development Board.

Vegetables grown on plastic mulch at Morris County preserved farmNRCS provides technical support to participants in the State Farmland Preservation Program by assisting in the development of conservation plans required by the program. This benefits the individual owner as it increases awareness of conditions at the preserved site, provides guidance on how best to manage the property, and positions the landowner to become eligible for other conservation financial assistance programs. It benefits the larger community as well, because it ensures that the preserved land will be protected in an environmentally sound manner.

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Contact:  Janice Reid, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs (732) 537-6042

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Last Modified: April 29, 2008