What is the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?

Arkansas Valley Seed is a provider of CRP seed mixes to landowners across the country. Each mix is carefully designed with the highest quality seeds to meet the landowners prescribed mix specifications. We stock native grasses, wildflowers, and forage products to meet your specialty mix requirements.

What is the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are 10-15 years in length. The long-term goal of the program is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce loss of wildlife habitat.

Why is CRP important?

Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, CRP is the largest private-lands conservation program in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and land owners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species.

For more information visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/

CRP Mixes

Each state has its own set of standards to follow when designing a mix for the CRP program. We stock over 1000 varieties of seeds to meet your seed mix specifications. We recommend you contact us to discuss the details of your project. It is helpful to have the following information ready when you call:
• Location of the project
• Number of acres to be seeded
• Seed Mix specifications as prescribed by the FSA or NRCS
• Seeding rates per acre PLS for each component of the mix
You can find this information on the paperwork provided by the CRP agent you are working with.

Please call us to discuss your project at 303-320-7500
Email us your seed mix [email protected]