EQIP fund application deadline set posted Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 @ 5:50 am  E-mail Story |  Print Story  The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that helps agricultural and forestry producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. The Winnsboro field Office accepts applications for EQIP funding throughout the year in a continuous sign-up process; however, throughout the year NRCS schedules ranking periods for applications. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Franklin Sun's NEW E-Edition!