Description: A Strip cropping practice means to grow planned alternating strips of erosion resistant and erosion susceptible crops or fallow in a systematic arrangement across a field to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances.
Strip Cropping 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:
Soil saved
Phosphorus saved - if erosion present
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.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| VEGETATION - Stripcropping | Acre |
JAA:
NRCS - 585 - Stripcropping
NRCS Supporting Standards:
NRCS - 328 - Conservation Crop Rotation
NRCS - 511 - Forage Harvest Management
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.