| Description: |
| A Conservation Plan Supporting Organic
Transition - Written (Code 138) is an organic conservation activity plan
(CAP) fund code documenting decisions by producers who agree to implement
a system of conservation practices which assist the producer to transition
from conventional farming or ranching systems to an organic production
system: a. Meets NRCS quality criteria for soil erosion, water quality,
and other identified natural resource concerns; b. Addresses elements of a
Organic System Plan (OSP) as defined in the USDA National Organic Program
(NOP) Standards (www.ams.usda.gov/nop); c. Complies with Federal, State,
tribal, and local laws, regulations and permit requirements; d. Documents
the producer’s objectives and decisions for practice implementation during
the transition period. Note: The conservation activity plan may be used by
producers to help support their efforts to become a certified operation,
but this plan may not be used as a replacement for a Transition to Organic
System Plan (OSP) as required by the National Organic Program. An
Environmental Evaluation (TN-CPA-25) is to be prepared for all activity
plans. EQIP payments will only be made to producers for development of a
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition - Written (Code 138) by
certified Technical Service Providers (TSP). The producer must have
commitment from the TSP that the plan will be written and delivered within
9 months after the date the Conservation Plan Supporting Organic
Transition CAP is signed. |
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| Land Uses: |
| Crop, Hay, Pasture |
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| Efficiency Score: |
Scoring Multiplier:
1.00
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| Optional Notes: |
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| National Priorities: |
Scoring Multiplier:
10.00
Questions:
| Number |
Question |
Points |
| 1 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction of non-point source
pollution, such as nutrients, sediment, pesticides, excess salinity
in impaired watersheds with total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) where
available, groundwater contamination or point sources such as
contamination from confined animal feeding operations? |
25 |
| 2 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement for water
conservation or irrigation efficiency using EQIP result in a
considerable reduction in water use? |
25 |
| 3 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction of emissions, such as
particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic
compounds, and ozone precursors and depleters that contribute to air
quality impairment violations of National Ambient Air Quality
Standards? |
25 |
| 4 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction in soil erosion and
sedimentation from unacceptable levels on agricultural land? |
25 |
| 5 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable increase in the promotion of at-risk
species habitat conservation? |
25 |
| 6 |
Will the treatment that you intend to implement
using EQIP result in considerable benefits to residue management,
nutrient management, air quality management, invasive species
management, pollinator habitat, and animal carcass management
technology or pest management? |
25 |
| 7 |
Will the treatment that you intend to implement
using EQIP result in energy conservation benefits? |
25 |
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Total Points |
175 |
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| State Issues: |
Scoring Multiplier:
10.00
Questions:
Sub-heading
Number |
Question
Number |
Question |
Points |
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1 |
If funded, will this be a single practice contract
for the following Conservation Activity: Conservation Plan
Supporting Organic Transition (Code 138)? |
1 |
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Maximum
Points: Total
Points |
1 |
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| Local Issues: |
Scoring Multiplier:
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| Selected Resource Concerns and
Practices: |
Domestic Animals: Inadequate Quantities and Quality of
Feed and Forage
Conservation Plan
Supporting Organic Tra (138)
Domestic Animals: Inadequate Stock
Water
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Domestic Animals: Stress and
Mortality
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Fish and Wildlife: Habitat
Fragmentation
Conservation Plan
Supporting Organic Tra (138)
Fish and Wildlife: Inadequate
Cover/Shelter
Conservation Plan
Supporting Organic Tra (138)
Fish and Wildlife: Inadequate
Food
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic
Tra (138)
Plant Condition: Forage Quality and
Palatability
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Plant Condition: Noxious and Invasive
Plants
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Plant Condition: Productivity, Health and
Vigor
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Condition:
Compaction
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Condition: Contaminants-Animal Waste and Other
Organics - N
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Condition: Contaminants-Animal Waste and Other
Organics - P
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Condition: Damage from Sediment Deposition
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Tra
(138)
Soil Condition: Organic Matter
Depletion
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Erosion: Classic
Gully
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Erosion: Ephemeral
Gully
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Soil Erosion: Sheet and Rill
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Tra
(138)
Soil Erosion:
Streambank
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Water Quality: Excessive Nutrients and Organics in
Groundwater
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Water Quality: Excessive Nutrients and Organics in
Surface Water
Conservation Plan
Supporting Organic Tra (138)
Water Quality: Excessive Suspended
Sediment and Turbidity in Surface
Water
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Water Quality: Harmful Levels of Pathogens in
Groundwater
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
Water Quality: Harmful Levels of Pathogens in Surface
Water
Conservation Plan Supporting
Organic Tra (138)
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