The Natural Resource Conservation Service offi ce is currently accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Improvement Program.

To qualify, you need to be a landowner with at least 10 acres, engaged in livestock or crop production; and registered with the Farm Security Administration office.

Examples of practices may include assistance establishing a pasture rotation system, eliminating a pollution problem, establishing windbreaks and erosion control projects.

The NRCS expects the program will be funded the same as in the past.

Call the NRCS office at 218-829-3272 for more information.