USDA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM (ACEP) FOR FY 2025

(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has announced funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. The program’s goal is to help landowners and others eligible to conserve, restore, and protect wetlands, productive agricultural lands, and grasslands at risk of conversion to non-grassland uses. Interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply at their local NRCS office before the next two ranking dates, October 4th or December 20th, to be considered for the funding cycles.