NH: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a leading conservation initiative by NRCS aimed at assisting farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in incorporating conservation efforts into their working lands. The program offers technical and financial support to address a wide range of environmental concerns, including improving water and air quality, conserving water resources, enhancing soil health, reducing soil erosion, and bolstering wildlife habitats. EQIP further supports agricultural operations by facilitating the implementation of conservation practices that lead to tangible benefits such as reduced agricultural contamination, more efficient nutrient use, enhanced soil health, and the promotion of climate-smart practices. These efforts help in building resilient landscapes, improving carbon sequestration, and reducing greenhouse emissions. Additionally, EQIP provides targeted financial assistance through several conservation initiatives like the High Tunnel Initiative, Organic Initiative, Air Quality Initiative, Landscape Conservation Initiative, On-Farm Energy Initiative, and Colorado River Basin Salinity Project. The program also encompasses the Conservation Innovation Grants, which promote the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands.