FARMING AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES Clause Samples
The "Farming and Conservation Practices" clause sets out the standards and requirements for how agricultural activities must be conducted to promote environmental stewardship. It typically outlines specific methods or restrictions, such as the use of sustainable farming techniques, soil conservation measures, or limitations on chemical usage. By establishing clear expectations for land management, this clause helps ensure that farming operations are both productive and environmentally responsible, addressing concerns about resource depletion and ecological impact.
FARMING AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES. A. Tenant shall improve, maintain, and operate the Premises in an efficient and careful manner to conserve the Premises. Tenant shall apply to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a Farm Conservation Plan, on behalf of both Tenant and Landlord, for the conservation and development of soil, water, and related natural resources on the Premises within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement. Tenant shall provide Landlord with a copy of the Farm Conservation Plan (“Plan”) prior to NRCS finalizing and approving the Plan. Tenant shall update the Plan as necessary to conserve the Premises. Tenant shall provide Landlord with a complete copy of the approved Farm Conservation Plan and all updates. Landlord reserves the right to review and approve the Plan and all updates prior to NRCS finalization and approval.
B. Proper implementation of the Farm Conservation Plan by Tenant is a condition of this Agreement. Breach of this condition shall serve as grounds for termination of the Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 26 herein.
C. Tenant shall maintain the basic natural conditions of the Premises that existed on the Effective Date of this Agreement. Tenant shall not undertake any of the following changes to the Premises without first obtaining the express written approval of Landlord:
(i) clearing land of trees and/or vegetation other than crops; and
(ii) excavation or grading of soils (not including routine maintenance of hedgerows and vegetation, routine disturbance of soils necessary to plant Tenant's crops)
D. Tenant shall not apply liquid or dewatered sludge, sludge-derived product, or marketable residual product, as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2, to the Premises or the In-kind Parcel.
FARMING AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES. A. Within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Lease, Tenant shall apply to the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on behalf of both Tenant and the Department for a NRCS Farm Conservation Plan (“Farm Conservation Plan”), for the conservation and development of soil, water, and related natural resources on the Premises. Tenant shall, upon request, provide the Department with a copy of Tenant’s Farm Conservation Plan and all updates prior to NRCS finalizing and approving the Plan and/or Plan update. The Department reserves the right to review and approve, in writing, Tenant’s Farm Conservation Plan and all updates prior to NRCS finalization and approval. Subject to NRCS approval, Tenant shall update the Tenant’s Farm Conservation Plan as necessary to conserve the Premises.
B. Proper implementation of the Farm Conservation Plan by Tenant is a condition of this Lease. A breach of this condition shall serve as grounds for termination of the Lease pursuant to Paragraph 25 (“TERMINATION”), herein.
C. Tenant shall plant a winter cover crop on the Premises included in this Lease (with the exception of the In-kind Parcel). Winter cover crop is limited to winter wheat or rye, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Department. Upon expiration of this Lease, all existing winter cover crops shall be left standing and remain unharvested.
D. Tenant shall not apply liquid or dewatered sludge, sludge-derived product, or marketable residual product, as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2, to the Premises or In-kind Parcel.