To be eligible for consideration under this program, the applicants must:

1. (1) Ensure interest in the adoption of best management practices identified through planning that work toward a system of conservation focused on soil health principles.
2. (2) Commit to a three-year engagement for technical and financial assistance. All practices must be completed, and cost-share payments disbursed within three years of the signed SHIP conservation plan.
3. (3) Have an approved cooperator agreement with their district.
4. (4) Ensure land areas designated for implementation are not enrolled in other programs (e.g., EQIP) accomplishing the same practice implementation (aka, “Double dipping”).
5. (5) Agree to maintain the conservation practices for the expected life specified by the practice standard and/or the recommendation of the Commission's soil health staff.
6. (6) Agree to soil health assessment conducted by the Program Specialist over the course of their program involvement.
7. (7) Agree to contribute to the mentorship of other producers in soil health-focused conservation.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25