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| Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)Last Modified: 08/19/2009 The NRCS Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program establish partnerships with land trusts, state and local unit of government, and other non-profit organizations, to purchase conservation easements on farm land in New Hampshire. These easements protect agricultural land, and important farmland soils, by prohibiting conversion to non-agricultural uses.
The documents found on this website provide eligibility criteria, how to complete applications, along with other valuable information for conservation entities wishing to participate in the program. The eligibility requirements for the 2007 program year have changed from previous years. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements carefully for a more thorough explanation of FRPP Rules to insure the subject property and cooperating entity is eligible for receiving FRPP funds.
2009 NH FRPP Documents For a list of Frequently Asked Questions along with other National FRPP information, please visit the National FRPP Website. For answers to any questions about the NH FRPP Program, contact Jody Walker, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs at 603-868-7581
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Since the Farm and Ranch Lands
Protection Program came into existence in 1996, NRCS in New Hampshire has
provided over $15 million dollars to support the purchase of, and provide
permanent protection for 6,366 acres of agricultural land on 85 farms across the
State. The $15 million dollars in Federal funds leveraged $22.4 million dollars
in local funds and $3.6 million dollars in landowner contributions for a total
easement value of $41 million dollars. 
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