You nailed it... it's the difference of value without easement vs with easement. That is determined by an appraisal. Each parcel is different. But I typically see them range from $1200 to $4500 / ac.
No one will know the value until the appraisal is done. That is done at no cost to you, once...
Your correct ALE is a great option. Just need that eligible partner to sponsor the project. That is most common holdup that I run into when folks are looking to apply.
Don't forget the restoration cost. You want the nrcs to do all the restoration. If you do it, then you will be taxed on that also.
It is a great program for wildlife. Don't let the red tape scare ya.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the 1st batching period for continous crp. Applicants should be notified of acceptance in late April. This is to monitor sign up acres and not over enroll.
General sign up ends March 29th 2024.
If there is remaining acres after this continous sign up...
Anything is possible. But FSA will not likely approve a change during the contract period. There is nothing on manual that authorize such changes.
FSA will allow the contract holder the option to upgrade cover if requested as part of re-enrollment and provide cost share.
Currently there is a...
I ran stihl for many miles of firebreaks.
But have started to buy a few of the redmax blowers. They have been bullet proof and start every time without any issues.
As a new enrollment, up to 5% MAY be allowed in food plots in the wetland restoration plan of operations.
Once enrolled and restored, then things get more tricky. It is not likely that they will allow you to remove trees to plant food. But maybe there are areas that trees didn't survive, then...
As said, crp depends on the practice.
For wrp, ask for a compatible use authorization. If they say no, ask for that in writing and you want your appeal rights.
As mentioned before, up till a few tears ago TN was amazing. But not any longer. The pressure in tn is pretty heavy on public. The season start dates have been pushed to mid April. We'll over 80% of harvest occurs in first 16 days of season. It gets hot and very green down here by May. Birds...
https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
Don't try from phone. Use a computer. Zoom to your property. Define area. Run reports. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/natural-resource-concerns/soils/getting-started-with-web-soil-survey
There is a decent help section.
You can see lots...
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