EQIP Roadmap: EQIP Explained for Small Scale Farmers.
NRCS’ Small Farm Conservationist Cara Bergschneider and the Indiana Small Farm Conservation team share about the nuts and bolts of what EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) is, when and how to apply, common small scale practices that have financial incentives, myth busters, and who to contact to get started in Indiana.
Fiscal Year 2026 EQIP Deadline: January 15, 2026
Resource Links
- Google Drive folder with EQIP Roadmap presentation slides, EQIP application, contact information, and related materials
- Top 10 Small Farm Conservation Practices
- NRCS Resources for Small Scale Farms
- Urban & Small Scale Farm Programs – July 8, 2024 presentation
- Find Your Local Service Center – NRCS and FSA offices
- Farmers.gov: https://www.farmers.gov/ – Can be used to submit an application online (call to ensure application was received)
- Indiana Small Farms Conservation team – contact info and map
EQIP Roadmap – Presentation Recording
Watch below or directly on YouTube here.