# 7 C.F.R. § 1410.7 (2026): Duration of contracts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1410.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Duration of contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XIV: COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 1410: CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM / § 1410.7: § 1410.7   Duration of contracts.

## Text

(a) In general, except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section and §§ 1410.70 and 1410.80, the CRP contract period will be for a term of at least 10 years, and up to no more than 15 years.
(b) The CRP contract period for land enrolled under a grassland signup as specified in § 1410.30(c) will be for a term of 10 years or 15 years, as requested by the producer.
(c) CRP contracts for land devoted to hardwood trees, shelterbelts, windbreaks, and wildlife corridors will be for a term of 10 years to 15 years, as requested by the producer.
(d) All CRP contracts will expire on September 30 of the final calendar year of the contract period.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.1 (2026) § 1410.1   Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_1.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.2 (2026) § 1410.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_2.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.3 (2026) § 1410.3   General description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_3.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.4 (2026) § 1410.4   Maximum county acreage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_4.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.5 (2026) § 1410.5   Eligible persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_5.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.6 (2026) § 1410.6   Eligible land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_6.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.7 (2026) § 1410.7   Duration of contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_7.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.8 (2026) § 1410.8   Conservation priority areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_8.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.10 (2026) § 1410.10   Restoration of wetlands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_10.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.11 (2026) § 1410.11   Farmable Wetlands Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_11.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.13 (2026) § 1410.13   Grassland enrollments and permitted uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_13.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.20 (2026) § 1410.20   Obligations of participant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_20.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.21 (2026) § 1410.21   Obligations of the Commodity Credit Corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_21.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1410.22 (2026) § 1410.22   CRP conservation plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1410_S1410_22.md)

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