Flexible terms and rates. The EQIP offers producers cost share and incentive payments for fencing, water developments, native and introduced grass seedings for pasture, hayland and rangeland uses. Contracts for 5-10 years. Also available on state land department land. A perpetual agreement to protect native prairie grasslands from conversion to cropland.
Payment is based on an appraisal of the property.
Landowners may still graze or hay annually after July 15. Assistance with boundary and cross fencing, grass seeding, and wetland restorations. Landowners who participate must have a Forest Stewardship Plan. North Dakota Forest Service Conservation Reserve Program Tree planting is cost shared for the purpose of establishing living snow fences, field windbreaks, shelterbelts and wildlife plantings. Contracts are 10 to 15 years.