The Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is part of CRP, a federally funded voluntary program that contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive agricultural land is not farmed, but instead used for conservation benefits. FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Contract duration is 10 to 15 years. Grassland CRP helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland, and certain other lands, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands.
The program works to minimize conversion of grassland, and supports grazing operations, wildlife habitat, forage production, and other uses. Grassland CRP is reauthorized by the 2018 Farm Bill.
Important Dates
Grassland CRP signup will run from July 14 to Aug. 8, 2025. FSA encourages agricultural producers and landowners interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider Grassland CRP.