Cost Share Programs - Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP)

Conservation Cover

A Conservation Cover practice means to establish and maintain a conservation cover of grass, legumes, or other approved plantings on fields previously with no groundcover established, to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. Other benefits may include reduced offsite sedimentation and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances. Eligible land includes that planted to Christmas Trees, orchards, ornamentals, vineyards and other cropland needing protective cover.

Maintenance Period	6 years
BMP Units	Acres
Required Effects	Soil saved Phosphorus saved - if erosion is present Acres affected - (planted acres)
JAA/NRCS Standards	ECS - 327 - Conservation Cover ECS - 512 - Forage and Biomass Planting (supporting practice)
Cost Information	Average cost (75% or 90%)
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-ACSP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, fields and roads
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

ACSP Policy Summary

Conservation Cover

Design Standards

NRCS Conservation Cover 327

Job Sheet

Conservation Cover 327