Description: Reshaping the surface of agricultural land to planned grades for the purpose of improving water quality. Precision land forming is reshaping crop fields to planned grades to improve surface drainage and control erosion. Land smoothing is used for removing irregularities within a field, including depressions, mounds, old terraces or diversions, turn-rows, or other surface irregularities. Improvements to water quality include reduction in nutrient loss, reduction in concentrated flow of water from an agricultural field and improved infiltration.

Precision Land Forming and Smoothing Policy
Requirements for Erosion and Nutrient Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs

Maintenance Period: 5 years

Additional Spot Check Requirements: None

BMP Units: Acres
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results: 
Acres affected - (planted acres and drainage area)

Reference Materials: 
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.

JAA:
SWCC - 466 Precision Land Forming and Smoothing
OR
NRCS - 462 - Precision Land Forming and Smoothing

NRCS Supporting Standards:  None

Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.

Implementation Requirement

Contract Folder Checklist - Precision Land Forming and Smoothing