Indiana's Vision for Conservation
Indiana Agriculture Director Announces a $1.5 Million Ready for Farmers and Landowners
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Indiana Agriculture Director Andy Miller (left) expanded on the state’s vision for conservation at the Indiana Livestock Forum in Indianapolis. Governor Daniels’ focus on agricultural economic development and livestock growth has been done in tandem with renewed efforts for environmental responsibility. Miller formally announced more than $1.5 million in conservation programs ready to serve Indiana farmers and landowners. He encouraged all Indiana landowners to take advantage of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and Miller especially encouraged livestock producers think of CREP as a “new tool” for their operations.
CREP has $1 million available for landowners who are in the three priority watersheds in the Wabash River Basin to develop conservation practices on their land. These funds must be obligated by June 2008, making it important for landowners to act quickly. Miller also announced the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s vision to expand CREP to five more watersheds along the Wabash River. ISDA is in the process of negotiating an amendment to allow the expansion through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Additional conservation programs available to landowners include $350,000 for Clean Water Indiana Innovation Grants for local programs through Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to create innovative projects focused on nutrient and sediment reduction. There is also $200,000 set aside for new partnering incentives for conservation implementation.
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