Pheasants Forever Hosting CRP General Sign-Up Meetings for Landowners in Kansas

By Justin Stakes

Seneca, KS -(AmmoLand.com)- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever will host 16 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up informational meetings for landowners during the January portion of the sign-up period.

The CRP general sign-up runs through Feb. 26, 2016. CRP remains the gold standard program for creating upland habitat for pheasants, quail and other wildlife in Kansas. In addition to wildlife habitat, CRP provides landowners with many benefits.

“CRP continues to evolve. With competitive rental rates, the ability to enroll partial fields and haying and grazing options for management, landowners will want to attend a local meeting and learn how voluntary conservation programs can work to increase farm and ranch income,” says Holly Shutt, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever senior Farm Bill wildlife biologist in Kansas.

Landowners are encouraged to RSVP for an event by contacting their local USDA Service Center or their local Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill wildlife biologist.

CRP general sign-up information meetings will focus on eligibility and the CRP sign-up process, as well as updates to CRP mid-contract management. Presentations will …Read the Rest

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