Gordon Farms Seed Company can meet the needs of all your government program requirements. Below is a list of the most common programs within the state of Illinois. We also can provide the seed that is required outside the state of Illinois, when doing this though it is very important that you have the approved paperwork from your county’s government agency.
The Conservation Reserve Program better known as CRP provides technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. These programs provide support to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws, and support environmental enhancements. These programs are funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
Programs that are included are:
Agricultural Management Assistance
Conservation Reserve Program
Conservation of Private Grazing Lands
Conservation Technical Assistance
Emergency Watershed Protection
Farmland Protection Program
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Plant Material Center
Resources Conservation and Development
Rural Abandoned Mine Program
Soil Survey Programs
Soil and Water Conservation Assistance
Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting
Stewardship Incentive Program
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
Watershed Rehabilitation
Wetlands Reserve Program
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
CP 33: Field Border Program
All seeding rates are given PLS (Pure Live Seed) per acre. You must choose 1 grass mix and 1 forb mix. DO NOT mix and match species between these pre-approved mixtures.
Below are some of our personal creations for Government Program Mixes that may be of interest to you:
