The U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Natural Resource Conservation Service is accepting Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) renewal applications through March 31.Â
During the first half of the fifth year of the existing contract term, NRCS may allow a participant to apply and compete to renew their contract for an additional 5-year period.Â
Local NRCS offices are mailing contract renewal notification letters to all participants whose contracts expire in 2021. These letters contain instructions on how to apply for CSP renewal.
Participants with 2017 CSP contracts (Classic and Renewal) expiring Dec. 31 can apply to renew their contracts for an additional five years if they agree to adopt additional activities to achieve higher levels of conservation on their lands.