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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
CRP State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement is Bigger and Better for Oklahoma Landowners
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the world’s largest voluntary conservation programs with an established track record of preserving topsoil, sequestering carbon, reducing nitrogen runoff and providing healthy habitat for wildlife. Today, the program offers enhanced benefits and opportunities to Oklahoma landowners looking to make a difference for species like northern bobwhites and monarch butterflies.

Through CRP SAFE (State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement), landowners are given the option to restore cropland to native grassland habitat to benefit wildlife. Expiring CRP acres may also be eligible, especially lands that meet native vegetation requirements.

During 2021, the program was modified to provide enhanced benefits to landowners including signing incentive payments, practice incentive payments, and one-time “inflationary” adjustments that are designed to increase program payments and encourage participation. CRP SAFE is also included within the continuous signup period, meaning applicants can enroll anytime.

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