INSTRUCTIONS: ALABAMA APPLICATION FOR FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM CONSERVATION EASEMENT

Alabama agriculture and industries may use the form discussed in this article to apply for farmland protection and conservation provided their land must be at least 50% open, and that at least 50% of the offered farmland is prime farmland. Open farmland is defined as land which is used for pasture, hayland or crops. You may also file this form if you have nationally or state registered historical or archeological sites on the property. You may wish to contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office for information on which specific soils on your farm that qualify as prime farmland soils.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 1: Where indicated, enter your name.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 2: Where indicated, enter your mailing address.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 3: Where indicated, enter your phone number.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 4: Where indicated, enter your email address (if available).

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 5: On the first blank line, enter the number of acres of farmland being offered.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 6: Enter the county or counties where the farmland is located.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 7: Enter the section, township and range of the property. If possible, attach a county road map showing the location of the property within the county. Also include an aerial photocopy of the boundaries if possible.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 8: Indicate with a check mark whether or not there are national or state registered historical or archeological sites on the offered acres.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 9: Enter your signature where indicated.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 10: Enter the date where indicated.

Alabama Application For Farmland Protection Program Conservation Easement Step 11: Send the completed application to the address given at the bottom of the page. Prescreening and selection will be determined based on risk of the farmland to irreversible conversion to non-agricultural activities. Land located nearer to major metropolitan areas and high growth counties will receive higher priority status for funding.