USDA Offering Webinar on the Conservation Reserve Program for Grasslands in New York

Contact: Lynnette Wright
315-477-6309
Lynnette.wright@usda.gov

SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York state will present a webinar on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for Grasslands on Wednesday, July 21st at 10 a.m. 

CRP Grasslands helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, pastureland and certain other lands, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. Protecting grasslands contributes to the economy of many regions, provides plant and animal population biodiversity and improves environmental quality. This program often benefits livestock and dairy farmers who graze their animals. 

New York FSA will present a webinar on this program, the cost-share opportunities it provides and how-to sign up. The webinar is free however pre-registration is required. The webinar will be recorded, and a link will be sent to all who register. Please register here: https://crpgrasslands.eventbrite.com 

FSA will accept applications for CRP Grasslands from July 12 to August 20. This year, USDA updated signup options to provide incentives for producers and increase conservation benefits, including reducing the impacts of climate change. CRP Grasslands is competitive and will provide for annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. 

If you need an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov, by July 19. You may also contact Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.