Conservation Program Search

This USA Rice-developed search helps rice farmers find conservation programs in their state that provide some form of assistance to their operation, whether it be through cost sharing, management incentives or tax exemptions. 

Search by State, Program Type, Topic, Funding Authority, or Keyword to find the programs that fit your needs. Deadlines and information will be updated on a regular basis. 

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Land Retirement
  • Cropland conversion to trees or shrubs

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Cropland conversion to trees and shrubs for long term erosion control and improvement of water … Read More
  • Cropland conversion to grass-based agriculture to improve plant condition

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Conversion of cropped land to grass-based agriculture. Mixtures of perennial grasses, forbs, and/or legume … Read More
  • Cropland conversion to grass-based agriculture to reduce sediment loading

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Conversion of cropped land to grass-based agriculture. Mixtures of perennial grasses, forbs, and/or legume … Read More
  • Cropland conversion to grass for soil organic matter improvement

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Conversion of cropped land to grass-based agriculture. Mixtures of perennial grasses, forbs, and/or legume … Read More
  • Cropland conversion to grass-based agriculture to reduce soil erosion

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Conversion of cropped land to grass-based agriculture to reduce soil erosion. Mixtures of perennial … Read More
  • Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)

    Land Retirement / USDA NRCS

    Land owners may receive financial assistance for purchasing Agricultural Land Easements or Wetland Reserve … Read More
  • CRP- Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

    Land Retirement / Farm Service Agency (FSA)

    States propose sub-state areas, such as a watershed, where environmental or resource concerns are more … Read More
  • Audubon Arkansas Native Project

    Land Retirement / Audubon

    Help farmers establish 2-9 acre plots of locally sourced native warm season grasses and pollinator-friendly … Read More
  • Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

    Land Retirement / Farm Service Agency (FSA)

    Annual rental payments are made to producers who replace crops on environmentally sensitive land with … Read More
  • CRP- Farmable Wetland Program

    Land Retirement / Farm Service Agency (FSA)

    This subprogram of the CRP enrolls small isolated agricultural wetlands Read More