Form 1026-2025

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The document outlines the requirements for the Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification, which producers must comply with to receive benefits from USDA programs. It includes sections for basic producer information, compliance questions, and certification of compliance. Producers must not plant on highly erodible land or converted wetlands without an approved conservation plan. Non-compliance can lead to ineligibility for USDA program benefits.

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Begin with Part A, where you will enter your basic information. Fill in your name, tax identification number (last four digits), crop year, and any affiliated persons with farming interests. If there are none, simply write 'None'.
In Part A, check the appropriate box that applies to your situation regarding agricultural land interest. Ensure you understand the definitions provided in the appendix for accurate completion.
Proceed to Part B and answer the compliance questions by indicating 'YES' or 'NO'. If unsure about any determinations, consult your local USDA Service Center.
If applicable, complete Part C by providing additional information about any land related to your answers in Part B.
Finally, sign and date Part D to certify compliance with HELC and WC provisions. Make sure all information is accurate before submitting.

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What does the food security deal with?

Based on the 1996 World Food Summit, food security is defined when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

What is a 1026 form?

To comply with the HELC and WC provisions, producers must fill out and sign form AD-1026 certifying they will not: Plant or produce an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land without following an NRCS approved conservation plan or system; Plant or produce an agricultural commodity on a converted wetland; or

What is the purpose of the Food Security Act?

Helps families working hard to make ends meet by investing in nutrition assistance that puts food on the table, increasing access to fruits and vegetables, and supporting people on their path to self-sufficiency while ing down on bad actors.

Can you farm highly erodible land?

If you grow agricultural commodity crops and you have Highly Erodible Land (HEL) or wetlands, you may need to meet the Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) or Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended.

What is highly erodible land compliance?

Highly erodible land conservation (HELC) and wetland conservation (WC) provisions (known as conservation compliance) aim to reduce soil loss on erosion-prone lands and to protect wetlands for the multiple benefits they provide.

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What is the Food Security Act compliance?

The Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, requires producers participating in most programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to abide by certain conditions on any land owned or farmed that is highly erodible or that is considered a wetland.

What is conservation compliance?

The two provisions, collectively referred to as conservation compliance, require that in exchange for certain U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program benefits, a producer agrees to maintain a minimum level of conservation on highly erodible land and not to convert wetlands to crop production.

Why does a producer file the ad 1026?

Producers shall use this form to certify compliance with the highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions as a condition of eligibility for certain USDA programs.