EQIP Air Quality Initiative

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to help farmers with conservation practices that improve air quality. Under the 2008 Farm Bill, NRCS will provide eligible producers with program support through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement cost effective and innovative practices that improve air quality.

Funds are being made available in areas whose air quality does not meet the health-based standards established for ground-level ozone pollution. In New Hampshire, this includes Rockingham, Strafford, Hillsborough, and Merrimack counties.

How to apply

Participation in the EQIP Air Quality Initiative is voluntary. Applications are received on a continuous basis. Contact your local USDA Service Center to speak with one of our conservation professionals to begin the planning and program application process. The cut-off date for applications ended on May 29, 2009. Applications for the next ranking period may be submitted anytime.

FY 2009 Documents

The following are the latest documents for the Fiscal Year 2009 EQIP Air Quality Initiative.  They require Adobe Acrobat.

2009 EQIP Air Quality Practice List

For More Information

Find your local NRCS Office

NH Air Quality Contact

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