FEBRUARY 6, 2006

ISSUE 1101

CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM SIGNUP BEGINS FEBRUARY 13
 
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced Tuesday (January 31) that the 2006 Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign-up will be held February 13 to March 31, 2006 in 60 watersheds nationwide.
 
Producers begin the application process by filling out a self-assessment to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for CSP. Self-assessment workbooks are available in hard copy at USDA Service Centers within the watersheds, and electronically at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/csp/.
 
Additional information about CSP is available from your local USDA Service Center or at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/csp.