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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem | Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Farm Service Agency …
Environmental programmes: Farm Service Agency (FSA): Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentives (VPA-WHIP) - Provides grants to State and tribal governments to implement programs to encourage farmers and ranchers to develop enhanced wildlife habitat and allow public access on their lands for wildlife dependent recreation. Authorized under the 2008 Farm Act, reauthorized under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79), and first implemented in 2010.
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation, Soil management…
Natural resources conservation, Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Agricultural Management Assistance Program - Provides cost-share assistance for conservation practices that improve water management, water quality, and erosion control. Reauthorized under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Conservation Stewardship Program - Provides payments for structural and land management practices that address resource concerns. Reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113 79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Grassland Reserve Program - Long-term contracts or easements to restore and conserve grassland. Functions moved to Agricultural Conservation Easements Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Wetland Reserve Program - Conservation and restoration of wetlands through long-term agreements. Producers must implement a conservation plan and retire crop acreage base. Funding transferred to NRCS under 2002 Farm Act (PL 107-171). Functions moved to Agricultural Conservation Easements Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
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Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support | Fisheries, Other | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program - Provides technical assistance and cost-share assistance to landowners to develop habitat for upland wildlife, wetlands wildlife, endangered species, fish, and other wildlife. Funds come from CCC under 5-10 year contracts (Title III, Public Law 104-127). Functions moved to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Air pollution reduction, Natural resources…
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources conservation, Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative - The program assists producers in implementing activities to improve water quality and quantity, and restore, enhance and preserve soil, air, and related resources in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Functions moved to the Regional Conservation Partnerships Program by the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Agriculture Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) - Combines the functions of the former Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program (easement portion), and the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. The program provides financial and technical assistance to help conserve agricultural lands and wetlands and their related benefits. Reauthorized by the 2018 Farm Act (PL 115-334).
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS): National…
Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS): National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program - Assists certified organic operations in defraying the costs associated with organic certification. Organic operations may receive up to 75 percent of their certification costs up to a maximum of $750 annually per certification scope.
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Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/157 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation, Soil management…
Natural resources conservation, Soil management and conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Farm and Ranchland Protection Program - Conservation plans are made and easements purchased through State, tribe, or local government agencies to protect topsoil by limiting conversion to nonagricultural uses. Conservation plans must be carried out over the 30 years or more of the easement term. Functions moved to Agricultural Conservation Easements Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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