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ifvinp to see a stream hank heal and recover its vegetation.'
The program she is talking about is named CREP, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. It educates the farmer in the process of constructing the fencing and planting the riparian buffer. The monetary compensation to the farmer helps a great deal in defraying most of the costs, said Rifaat.
A sizable bonus is given up front and an annual rental is provided for the duration of the commitment, 10 or 15 years, according to Rifaat.
Cliff Miller who owns the 825acre Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryvil^e, also has been impressed hy the program.
See FARMERS, Page A5
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