Leasing Your Land for Habitat and Conservation: Grassland CRP Explained 

Join the Western Landowners Alliance and national experts for a practical webinar on the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)—a voluntary USDA program that helps landowners conserve rangelands while keeping them in production. 

Managed by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Grassland CRP provides annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to producers who steward grasslands—including rangeland, pastureland, and critical wildlife habitat—while maintaining the ability to graze and hay. Producers receive income that supports long-term stewardship, with contracts based on NRCS-approved grazing management plans. Cost-share is available for water infrastructure, fencing, and other practices that improve land health.  Rental rates are calculated at 75% of local cash rents, ensuring meaningful economic support alongside conservation goals. 

Whether you’re a ranch manager, landowner, or conservation partner, this is your chance to get expert insights on how Grassland CRP can support working lands, wildlife habitat, and long-term stewardship goals.

Although the 2025 signup window has not yet been announced, this webinar will prepare you for the opportunity by covering: 

• Who qualifies for Grassland CRP 

• How to apply and what’s required 

• How rental rates are determined 

• What landowners can expect during and after enrollment 

Featured Speakers: 

• Patrick Lewis, Acting Grassland CRP Program Manager, USDA FSA 

• Shaleas Harrison, Policy Manager, Western Landowners Alliance 

• Landowner Speaker TBA