Conservation Security Program - FY 2005

Last Modified: 06/25/2008

For Archival Purposes Only

The Conservation Security Program (CSP) is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to promote the conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and other conservation purposes on Tribal land private working lands.  Working lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture, and range land, as well as forested land that is an incidental part of an agriculture operation. The program provides equitable access to benefits to all producers, regardless of size of operation, crops produced, or geographic location.

Map: In 2005, USDA obligated Conservation Security Program contracts in the Monocacy and Chester-Sassafras watersheds totaling $3,087,553 in Frederick County, $280,932 in Montgomery County, $4,652,663 in Carroll County, $3,390,175 in Cecil County, $7,662,624 in Kent County, $5,471,908 in Queen Anne's County and $2,387,762 in Talbot County.

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Printable map (PDF; 553 KB)

CSP 2005 in Maryland

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2005 CSP Highlights (PDF; 196 KB)

Maryland Farmers Sign Nation's First CSP Contract for 2005

In 2005, conservation stewards in two (2) selected watersheds throughout Maryland will have the opportunity to participate in USDA's new Conservation Security Program The Conservation Security Program (CSP). Selected watersheds for 2005 are the Chester-Sassafras and the Monocacy.

Producers with the majority of their land inside these watershed boundaries have met the first criteria for eligibility in this program. Signup dates for the program have not yet been announced, but producers can begin preparing by evaluating the information below.

The selection of these two watersheds in Maryland represents a balance of resource needs, historic stewardship, potential producer eligibility, and the technology and adequate staff needed to successfully implement the program," said NRCS State Conservationist David P. Doss.

• Watersheds

  • Chester-Sassafras

    • map (PDF; 1 MB)

  • Monocacy

    • map (PDF; 887 KB)

• Initial Questionnaire - See if you are potentially eligible to participate in this program

• Additional Information on CSP (National NRCS webpage)

Statewide Press Release

FY-2005 CSP Sign-up Announcement CSP-05-01, 3/25/05

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CSP Eligibility, Qualification and Application Steps
Maryland 2005 CSP Selected Watersheds (PDF; 285 KB)
CSP Brochure
CCC-1200 Conservation Program Application/Contract (PDF; 336 KB)
2005 CSP Enrollment Categories – Criteria by Land Use and Category (PDF; 159 KB)
Transfer Agreement (CPA-152) (PDF; 11 KB)

CSP Conservation Records for your Farm

Agriculture Operation Download (PDF; 403 KB)

• Delineating an Agricultural Operation in Conservation Security Program (CSP)

• Land Operator Information
• Property Information
• Farm Location Map
• Control of Land Certification

Records for Cropland and Pasture Download (PDF; 662 KB)

• Information sheet
• Maryland Crop Rotation and Tillage Information
• Field by Field Nutrient Application Record
• Private Applicators Pesticide Application Record
• Grazing Schedule
• Feed and Forage Balance Documentation

Tier III Worksheets Download (PDF; 118 KB)

• Farmland Wildlife Habitat Self-Assessment Questionnaire
• Riparian Corridor Self-Assessment Questionnaire
• Irrigation Enhancement Index

2005 Cost List

• CSP 2005 Cost List Chester-Sassafras Watershed (XLS; 50 KB)

• CSP 2005 Cost List Monocacy Watershed (XLS; 47 KB)

Certification Sheets (CSP Enhancements) -

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Air Resources Management

• A-1 Incorporation or Injection of Field Applied Animal Wastes within 12 hours (PDF; 332 KB)
• A-2 Continuous, No-till (PDF; 332 KB)

Energy Management

• E-1 Energy Audits (PDF; 330 KB)
• E-2 Use of Manure to supply 90% of Nutrient Needs of Plants (PDF; 338 KB)
• E-3 Renewable Energy Fuel (PDF; 470 KB)
• E-4 Use Perennial or Annual Legumes to reduce energy needed to produce nitrogen (PDF; 336 KB)
• E-5 Recycle 100% of on-farm lubricants (PDF; 330 KB)
• E-6 Renewable Energy Generation (PDF; 343 KB)
• E-7 STIR Ratings (Less than 60,30, & 15) (PDF; 330 KB)
• E-8 Energy Use Reduction (PDF; 340 KB)

Grazing Management

• G-1 Pasture Score Enhancement Index (PDF; 377 KB)
• G-2 Grazing Management Enhancement Activities (PDF; 336 KB)

Habitat Management

• H-1 Habitat Management Enhancement (PDF; 355 KB)

Irrigation Enhancement

• I-1 Irrigation Enhancement Index (PDF; 331 KB)

Nutrient Management

• N-1 Nutrient Management (PDF; 344 KB)

Pest Management

• P-1 Pest Management (PDF; 382 KB)

Soil Management

• SCI-1 Soil Conditioning Index (PDF; 329 KB)

Map: The 2005 Conservation Security Program is available in the Chester-Sassafras watershed, which includes Kent County and portions of Cecil, Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties, and the Monocacy watershed which includes portions of Frederick, Montgomery and Carroll Counties.

Contact

Tiffany Laws
Farm Bill Specialist
Phone: 443.482.2960
Email: tiffany.laws@md.usda.gov

Mark Rose
Phone: 443-482-2910
Email: mark.rose@md.usda.gov

or your local service center