SALINA, KANSAS, March 1, 2021‒ U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the Statewide cut-off for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funding.  All Kansas agricultural producers and landowners who wish to be considered for this year’s funding should apply by Friday, April 2, 2021.

Through CSP, NRCS helps farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land.  CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques. READ MORE.