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Small, Limited Resource, and Beginning Farmers

The purpose of this program is to ensure that NRCS programs are administered in a way that enables small, limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers maintain and develop economic viability in farm operations; to ensure NRCS technical assistance programs and activities reach small, limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers; and that technical practices and information are relevant to the needs of these farmers and ranchers.

Self-Determination Tool

This online tool has been provided for farmers and ranchers to see if they qualify for the special cost-share payment rates under EQIP for limited resource farmers and ranchers.

Additional Information

Some of these documents are available in Adobe Acrobat format.

Adobe Acrobat DocumentFact Sheet  New!

FY 2003 EQIP Funding for Limited Resource Farmers and Ranchers

Success Stories

Some of these documents are available in Adobe Acrobat format.

Adobe Acrobat DocumentLandowner Takes Advantage of EQIP Program in Perry County, Alabama  (164.3 KB) New!
Adobe Acrobat DocumentMichigan Small Farmer Success Stories  (170.14 KB) New!
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNiche Marketing Opportunities for Limited Resource Farmers (181.42 KB) New!
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCalifornia - Yuba City Office Has Great Success with the Asian Community  (54.25 KB) New!

 Alabama Landowner with Small Acreage Accomplishes Goals with EQIP New!

Program Contact

Adolfo Perez, National Small, Limited Resource, and Beginning Coordinator, 202-720-1853