Martin Soil and Water Conservation District

923 N. State Street, Suite 170, Fairmont, MN  56031

(507) 235-6680
 

CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM - MINNESOTA II

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), is a federal-state natural resources conservation partnership with a goal of protecting 18,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands in Southwest Minnesota.  Participants voluntarily enroll eligible land in both USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the state's Re-invest in Minnesota (RIM) program.  Upon acceptance into the program, participants are eligible to receive financial incentives from both CRP and RIM for removing marginal cropland from agricultural production and converting the land to native grasses, trees and other native vegetation.

CREP rates have increased around the State and for Martin County they are now from (946.32 to $1,453.71 per acre for the INITIAL RIM  payment - depending on the township.  In addition, there will be 15 annual payment based on your soil rental rate for that specific area. 

For more information and rates and ELIGIBILITY:

contact Martin SWCD at (507) 235-6680 and ask for Greg Johanson or email:  greg.johanson@mn.nacdnet.net.
 

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