Farmers informed of EQIP, WHIP due dates

Illinois farmers may apply now at Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices to be considered for the first round of Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) selections.

Kay Shipman

Published: Oct 22, 2012

Illinois State Conservationist Ivan Dozier said farmers must have their eligibility verified by Nov. 16 for first-round consideration.

Although EQIP and WHIP are offered through continuous signup, NRCS periodically makes funding round selections.

Statewide EQIP practices include nutrient management, cover crops, terraces, grass waterways, manure management facilities, and pasture management.

WHIP offers financial assistance to develop and improve wildlife habitat primarily on private land and nonindustrial private forest land.

In addition to Nov. 16, NRCS has set Jan. 18, March 15, and May 17, 2013, as three additional EQIP and WHIP cutoff dates for funding consideration. Interested Illinois farmers should visit their local NRCS office and submit applications before those dates.

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