Farm Service Agency

Description

The total BCAP program funding for FY2012 is $17 million, which includes costs for IT, counsel, and technical assistance. Awards, the selection of a project area, are provided in the form of direct annual rental payments and establishment payment reimbursements for up to 75% of the establishment costs for perennial crops. Award ceiling and floor are only suggested amounts for selection priority. The BCAP was authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. Its authorization expires September 30, 2012. All contracts to producers, regardless the length of the approved application, are obligated from present year funds and payments will be executed according to the terms of the producer applications. Approved producer applications maybe up to 5 years for herbaceous crops and may be up to 15 years for woody crops.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Kelly Novak <br/>Energy Specialist BCAP Manager <br/>Phone 202.720.4053
kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov