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Working with a local farmer to supply his farm and specifically his high tunnel drip irrigation system with all the water he will ever need. It is completely off grid and utilizes the Grundfos SQFlex pumps. Introduction The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality Reduce nutrient and pesticide transportation Improve air quality through reduced transportation inputs Reduce energy use by providing consumers with a local source of fresh produce The following list of practices is also available to producers, as applicable to their state, to support the Seasonal High Tunnel to help ensure that the resource concerns are addressed while implementing and managing the Seasonal High Tunnel: Critical Area Planting Diversion Grassed Waterway Irrigation Reservoir Irrigation System, Microirrigation Subsurface Drain Surface Drainage, Field Ditch Underground Outlet High tunnel, high yield -- feeding local urban communities "I try to keep it exciting, like a candy store for chefs." Stacey Givens, The Side Yard Farm and Kitchen in Portland, Oregon. NRCS High Tunnels Work For Organic Producers Cameron Green stands among the tomatoes in the high tunnel she operates with Eric Wittenbach. Legacy for the Land: How NRCS is helping a beginning farmer with organic agriculture and seasonal high tunnels. Cameron Green stands among the tomatoes in the high tunnel she operates with Eric Wittenbach. How To Apply NRCS accepts and processes EQIP applications on a continuous basis. However, each state may establish deadlines for one or more application periods in which to consider eligible applications for funding. Applications submitted after these dates will be evaluated and considered for funding during later funding opportunities. Producers must submit a complete program application and other documentation to support eligibility to be considered for financial assistance through EQIP. Information about how to apply for assistance through EQIP and deadlines specific to the available application periods for each state, is available online. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, Indian Tribes, or joint operations engaged in agricultural production. In addition, organic producers who grow agricultural commodities on eligible land and have natural resource concerns which may be addressed by a seasonal high tunnel may participate in EQIP. See the EQIP website for more information about eligibility for financial assistance.