Re: C.R.P.

Posted by Paul in Mich on May 05, 2005 at 19:18:42 from (205.188.117.74):

In Reply to: Re: C.R.P. posted by old on May 05, 2005 at 18:21:19:

C.R.P. stands for Conservation reserve program. It is a long term, voluntary government program whereas a certain amount of farm land can be set aside, and the government will pay the owner for his participation in the program. The short answer is that farmers get paid not to grow crops, but that is not entirely true. He is getting paid for the result that the program was intended. There are several programs, and not every farmer qualifies, nor do all farmers participate in all the programs. Some of the programs are the Farm and ranch conservation participation program where certain qualifying acerage can be part of a conservation program while continuing to raise crops. Grasslands reserve programs, where grasslands are established to enhance wildlife, reduce wind and water erosion. Wetlands recovery. Wild life habitat. Ag management program. Timber restoration. There is also another separate program, CREP, which is a combination Federal and state program which in essence establishes buffers and filter strips to combat errosion, protect watersheds, and create wildlife buffers. At present, there are approximately 94,000,000 acres committed to CRP, and an annual compensation to farmers and ranchers of 1.8 billion per year. While each program may varry to its length of time, it is long term, and usually a 15 year duration. If land is taken out of CRP earlier than contracted, then a stiff penalty is imposed on the owner. The amount of money compensated to the farmers and ranchers vary as there must be a history of production prior to qualifying for CRP. Formulas will vary also according to the type of CRP program enrolled. So while some may say "Farmers get paid not to grow crops", it isnt that simple, and there has to be another purpose for enrollment.

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