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State & Federal Programs

​Freeborn SWCD Staff can provide  guidance in getting you signed up for various state and federal conservation programs.

CRP

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federal program administered through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).

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EQIP

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a federal program administered through the USDA Natural Resources Service (NRCS).

CREP

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a blend of the federal  Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) & state Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) program.

MAWQCP

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a certification program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

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