Purpose
The Conservation Finance Center is an information resource for private landowners. It is a cooperative effort of Wildlife Mississippi, the Mississippi Land Trust and the Mississippi River Trust. The Walton Family Foundation and the Yale School of Forestry assisted in the development of this website and the…
Why Private Lands?
Our society depends on private lands for goods, services, and, perhaps most importantly, non-market value products. The Farm Bill provides economic incentives to foster environmental stewardship and conservation on private lands through cost-share, incentive payments, and easements. Goods And Services Approximately 77% of…
Farm Bill History
The Farm Bill is made up of several pieces of legislation that affect private landowners. It is re-authorized periodically – approximately every 5 years. Created in 1933 The Farm Bill was originally known as the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933. Initially intended to…
Farm Bill Today
The “Farm Bill” of today is comprised of multiple Titles passed by the United States Congress to enhance agricultural productivity and conservation on private lands. The Farm Bill is not a single piece of legislation but a series of Acts since 1930 that…
FAQs
Why enroll in Farm Bill Programs? Many Farm Bill conservation programs provide rental payments, incentive payments, and cost-share assistance. Others provide tax deductions or tax incentives. These payments and incentives can help offset the costs of managing your land. Who is eligible for…
Contact
If you have questions about the Conservation Finance Center, please contact the Stoneville, Mississippi, office of Wildlife Mississippi at (662) 686-3375. For questions about Farm Bill programs, you may email James L. Cummins, Executive Director of Wildlife Mississippi, at jcummins@wildlifemiss.org. For questions about…
