Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Conservation Stewardship Program Compliance
A checklist for Conservation Stewardship Program compliance, used by producers with stewardship contracts to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with your NRCS office.
ChecklistRegulatory, Compliance & LaborFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Conservation Stewardship Program application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Contract and enhancement list
- Annual activity records
- Photos of completed activities
- Contract review and renewal notes
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and USDA.
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