Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is a voluntary conservation program that encourages producers to address resource concerns in a comprehensive manner by undertaking new conservation activities; and improving, maintaining, and managing existing conservation activities.  More information about the program can be found at the National CSP website.

2009 CSP Self-Screening Checklist And Activity List

Documents below require Adobe Acrobat Reader:

2009 Conservation Stewardship Self-Screening Checklist (PDF, 98KB)

2009 Conservation Stewardship Program Conservation Activity List

2009 CSP Contract Approval Requirements

Upon pre-approval, the applicant's written records and existing field conditions will be verified.  Below are samples of written records needed; applicant can use these forms or equivalent.

Documents below require Microsoft Word:

2009 CSP Worksheet 1--Benchmark Documentation for Fertilizer, Manure, Pesticides, and Irrigation Water (DOC, 273 KB)

2009 CSP Worksheet 2--Grazing Lands Inventory (DOC, 2.44 MB)

2009 CSP Documents and Forms

Document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader:

Documents and Forms

Additional Information About CSP

• CSP Fact Sheet
• CSP At A Glance
• CSP Payment Range Estimates
• CSP Overview Presentation (1.7 MB)
• CSP National website.
• Organic Crosswalk

2009 Enhancement Activity Job Sheets

"Enhancement" means a type of conservation activity used to treat natural resources and improve conservation performance. Enhancements are installed at a level of management intensity that exceeds the sustainable level for a given resource concern, and those directly related to a practice standard are applied in a manner that exceeds the minimum treatment requirements of the standard. 

For more information regarding the enhancements listed below, click here.

Air Quality
Animal
Energy
Plant
Soil Erosion
Soil Quality
Water Quality
Water Quantity
Special Projects