Massachusetts farmland or forestland owners and managers who would like help with soil erosion, water quality and conservation, integrated pest management, forest stand improvement, greenhouse efficiency, pasture and hayland improvement, invasive plant control or wildlife habitat improvement are encouraged to sign-up by October 15th for federal conservation programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
“Applications for NRCS programs may be submitted at any time, but by applying by October 15th, landowners can start the conservation planning process with the assistance of NRCS staff and be ready for the next round of federal funding when it’s available,” said Elvis Graves, Acting Massachusetts State Conservationist for NRCS. “A conservation plan is the essential first step to participating in federal conservation programs.”
http://www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov/news/news_Farm_Bill_early_sign-up_FY2011.html