Ohio's Scioto River CREP pays farmers in the Scioto River watersheds to take cropland along streams out of production for 14 to 15 years and plant grass buffers, filter strips, shallow water areas or restored wetlands. Participants get federal CRP rental and incentive payments plus a one-time State of Ohio incentive payment. The state's goal is 70,000 enrolled acres.
Eligibility
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Agricultural producers with eligible cropland or marginal pastureland in Ohio's Scioto River watersheds.
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Eligible practices: CP1, CP2, CP9, CP21, CP21S, CP22, CP23, CP23A.
Terms
14–15-year CRP contracts.
Published amounts: Federal: one-time SIP for CP9, CP21, CP21S, CP22, CP23, CP23A; one-time practice incentive payment equal to 40% of eligible reimbursable costs; annual rental payments. State of Ohio adds a one-time incentive payment following practice completion.
Application Instructions
Contact your local USDA service center / Farm Service Agency office or county Soil and Water Conservation District.
Deadline text on the page: Continuous enrollment via FSA; no deadline published.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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