Dukslayr
5 year old buck +
First, let me preface this post by saying that I am/will go speak with the local FSA about these questions. My purpose for posting this is to gather any information the group may have regarding prior/current experiences with ground that is or was enrolled in the Tree CRP program to help guide my discussion with the local FSA.
I’m looking at a property right now that has ~65 acres of expiring tree CRP (which I believe to be CP3). According to the landowner, who inherited the land from his father, the land has been enrolled for 30 years, or through three 10 year contracts. I have not yet seen the contracts myself, but do know they’re set to expire in 2022. Does anyone have experience with land coming out or CP-3 after a 30 year enrollment period? We’re you able to enroll the ground in any other practices? If so, which practices did you enroll in or consider? As I understand it, once the land is in for 30 years it’s no longer eligible for re-enrollment in CP-3. I have no interest in going back in and recovering it to crop production, but I would be interested in any other programs or practices that designed to enhance the expiring practices...some of it definitely needs work. I’m assuming there may be some cost share or EQIP programs? I’m sure it’s ready for some heavy TSI if nothing else (can’t walk through some of it). Any suggestions on programs or practices to ask the FSA/NRCS about when I go in and talk to them? The landowner did say he would give me access to discuss this specific piece of the land with then so they know exactly what practices have been previously employed. I have also heard there may be enhancements and potentially new practices coming this year but haven’t heard what they are and if any might be applicable. Any general thoughts or suggestions to prep for before going to meet with them would be much appreciated!
I’m looking at a property right now that has ~65 acres of expiring tree CRP (which I believe to be CP3). According to the landowner, who inherited the land from his father, the land has been enrolled for 30 years, or through three 10 year contracts. I have not yet seen the contracts myself, but do know they’re set to expire in 2022. Does anyone have experience with land coming out or CP-3 after a 30 year enrollment period? We’re you able to enroll the ground in any other practices? If so, which practices did you enroll in or consider? As I understand it, once the land is in for 30 years it’s no longer eligible for re-enrollment in CP-3. I have no interest in going back in and recovering it to crop production, but I would be interested in any other programs or practices that designed to enhance the expiring practices...some of it definitely needs work. I’m assuming there may be some cost share or EQIP programs? I’m sure it’s ready for some heavy TSI if nothing else (can’t walk through some of it). Any suggestions on programs or practices to ask the FSA/NRCS about when I go in and talk to them? The landowner did say he would give me access to discuss this specific piece of the land with then so they know exactly what practices have been previously employed. I have also heard there may be enhancements and potentially new practices coming this year but haven’t heard what they are and if any might be applicable. Any general thoughts or suggestions to prep for before going to meet with them would be much appreciated!