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Se avecinan cambios en el programa de conservación más grande del país y el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) está solicitando comentarios del público sobre una nueva norma.
El 12 de noviembre, el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales (NRCS) del USDA anunció cambios en el Programa de Administración de la Conservación (CSP), que ofrece a los agricultores y ganaderos una valiosa oportunidad para consolidar e incrementar la conservación en sus explotaciones.
The 2018 farm bill made a variety of changes to CSP, and this rule is the process where the USDA puts them into action. The changes include:
- Increasing payment rates for adoption of cover crops.
- Se introduce un nuevo pago complementario para la gestión avanzada del pastoreo.
- Establecer un pago único para el desarrollo de un plan de conservación integral.
- Mayor énfasis en la salud del suelo.
In terms of participating land, CSP is the nation’s largest conservation program. CSP is available in all 50 states and the Pacific and Caribbean areas. Farmers and ranchers can apply anytime through a local NRCS office. In 2020, the USDA’s NRCS is expected to make $750 million available for CSP enrollment.
The Center for Rural Affairs encourages the public to let their voices be heard by offering comments on the CSP rule. Comments are due to NRCS by Jan. 13, and must be submitted electronically through regulations.gov. If you are interested in submitting a comment and need assistance, please contact us.
Additionally, CSP is open for new sign-ups. We encourage farmers and ranchers interested in augmenting their existing conservation activities to apply to participate in CSP. Contact your local NRCS office to learn more.
