The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in North Dakota is extending the Fiscal Year 2027 application batching period for several conservation programs to provide producers additional opportunities to apply for funding and conservation assistance.
The extended batching period applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which includes both Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE).
“North Dakota producers continue to show strong interest in voluntary conservation programs that improve the productivity and resilience of their operations,” said NRCS North Dakota Acting State Conservationist Jarvis Keney. “By extending the batching period, we are providing producers additional time to work with NRCS and submit applications that can help address resource concerns while strengthening their farming and ranching operations.”
While NRCS accepts applications year-round, producers interested in being considered for Fiscal Year 2027 funding should submit applications by November 13, 2026.
Producers are encouraged to contact their local NRCS office as soon as possible to discuss available conservation options and begin
the application process.
For more information about EQIP, CSP, WRE, and other conservation programs available through NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.
USDA NRCS North Dakota news release
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