The University of Connecticut's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program will be providing IPM training to growers participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) adminstered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS.)
Growers who apply to the EQIP program and have not previously participated in a recognized IPM program, are eligible to apply for this service and for an incentive payment to implement IPM. Growers interested in this practice should inform the NRCS staff person who is servicing their EQIP application about their interest in working with UConn's IPM program.
Growers participate in the IPM practice for three years. The incentive payments for growers choosing IPM practices are as follows:
Payment provided for each of the 3 years:
For more information contact the NRCS office servicing your area or Ana Legrand, UConn IPM Coordinator at 860-486-0869.
NRDC Issue Paper February 2007 "More
Integrated Pest Management Please"
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