Johnson County 
Soil and Water Conservation District

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


Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)

EQIP is a voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals.  EQIP offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land.  

EQIP Provides Incentives for:

  Implementation of Management Practices
  Installation of Conservation Structures
  Installation of Vegetative Structures
  Installation of Animal Waste Systems

EQIP Incentives:

  Most practices have cost-share rate of 75%
  Maximum amount of money paid per contract is $50,000, with limit of $10,000 paid per year
  Term of contract : 5-10 years

Currently there is no funding for 2007 for the EQIP Programs.  Please check back for updates.

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