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Southwest Washington Conservation Programs
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easements
Program level:
National
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Provider:
NRCS
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land.
Overview
Description:
In the case of working farms, the program helps farmers and ranchers keep their land in agriculture. The program also protects grazing uses and related conservation values by conserving grassland, including rangeland, pastureland and shrubland.
Eligibility:
Land includes cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and nonindustrial private forest land. NRCS will prioritize applications that protect agricultural uses and related conservation values of the land and those that maximize the protection of contiguous acres devoted to agricultural use.
Financial benefit:
Easement payment (up to 75% of fair market value price can come from NRCS; other cooperating entity can contribute the remainder)
Contact information
Contact person:
Carlee Elliot (State)
Find your local contact at the Local Service Center Link
Organization:
Local Service Center
Phone number:
509-323-2920
Email:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/wa/programs/easements/acep/?cid=stelprdb1252452
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
Contact Us
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