The USDA-NRCS is now accepting applications for Farm Bill programs.

Cost-share assistance is available through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program to help farmers and ranchers achieve water conservation objectives and other resource concerns such as soil erosion reduction and soil and water quality.

Incentive payments are available for irrigation evaluations and furrow to micro-irrigation conversions, as well as other practices for improvements in irrigation management.

Applications are received on a year-round basis. Applications received by June 1, 2010 will be considered for the 2010 funding cycle.

To apply or to find out which program(s) might work for you, please contact the NRCS office at 805.386.4489, or stop by at 3380 Somis Road in Somis.

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