Agricultural Management Assistance - FY 2005

Last Modified: 06/25/2008

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Map: In 2005, USDA obligated Agricultural Management Assistance contracts in Maryland totaling $6,630 in Montgomery County, $11,350 in Prince George's County, $6,300 in Anne Arundel County, $52,842 in Kent County, $39,435 in Queen Anne's County, $52,422 in Talbot County, $222,828 in Caroline County, $102,647 in Dorchester County, $80,202 in Wicomico County, $18,302 in Somerset County and $64,689 in Worcester County.

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2005 AMA Sign Up and Application Information

The Agricultural Management Assistance Program Sign-ups are now underway.  Applications received on or before March 31, 2005 will be grouped and ranked for 2005 funding.  Competition for funds are statewide.

For 2005, AMA practices include irrigation system improvement or replacement; irrigation water management, agrichemical mixing facilities, shelterbelts, and certain heavy use area protection.

AMA offers contracts with a minimum term of 3 years.  AMA activities are carried out according to a plan of operations developed in conjunction with the producer that identifies the appropriate conservation practice or practices to address the resource concerns.   The practices and incentives are subject to NRCS technical standards adapted for local conditions.   The local soil conservation district approves the plan.

EQIP incentive payments may be provided for up to three years to encourage producers to carry out management practices they may not otherwise use.  Farmers and ranchers may elect to use a certified technical service provider for technical assistance. 

AMA Sign Up Information

AMA Sign-up information is now available online.  The links below provide access to the forms and information needed to sign-up for AMA.  (Forms have expired)

CCC-1200, Conservation Program Contract
CCC-1200A, Appendix to the Contract, AMA Special Contract Provisions

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2005 AMA Workbook (XLS; 377 KB)
2005 AMA Practice Code details (PDF; 47 KB)
Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 (PDF; 11.8 KB)

National AMA program information

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