Johnson County 
Soil and Water Conservation District

550 E Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131 ph (317)736-9540, fx (317)736-9344


Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

 
Receive an annual payment based on:
  1. Soil Productivity
  2. Local Cash Rent For Similar Soil Types, Which May Vary From County to County.
Plus:
  • Additional 20% premium available for enrolling acres into these highly beneficial conservation practices
  • 50% cost share available for seeding and establishment of buffers
  • Term of Contract: 10-15 years
  • Hay crop CANNOT be harvested

Practices Funded Through Continuous CRP

  • Grass Filter Strips -Cost share rate of 50% available for seeding.
  • Grass Waterways - Cost share at rate of 50% available for excavation, seeding, fertilization, and mulching expenses and any grade stabilization structure that may be needed.
  • Riparian Buffers - Cost share available for tree planting at rate of 50%.
  • Field Windbreaks -Cost share available for tree planting at rate of 50%

 

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