Conservation Reserve Program: Cost-Effectiveness Is Uncertain
RCED-93-132
Published: Mar 26, 1993. Publicly Released: Mar 30, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed: (1) the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to determine whether CRP balances the cost of the land enrolled and the environmental benefits received; and (2) other USDA conservation initiatives designed to reduce the environmental impact on agriculture.
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Agricultural productionAgricultural programsCost controlCost effectiveness analysisEnvironmental monitoringLand leasesLand managementSoil conservationWater resources conservationConservation compliance