Soil Bank Program (7 USC Ch. 45, sections 1801 - 1838) Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code, Title 7 - Agriculture. Subject Land & soil Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Subdivision of land Contract/agreement Zoning Financing Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Chapter is composed of the following subchapters: I – General Provisions, II – Acreage Reserve Program, III – Conservation Reserve Program, and IV- Cropland Adjustments laying down rules and regulations regarding the conversion of cropland into vegetative cover, water storage, wildlife and conservation uses, and contracts with farmers. Under the cropland adjustment program for the purpose of reducing the costs of farm programs, assisting farmers in turning their land to nonagricultural uses, promoting the development and conservation of the Nation's soil, water, forest, wildlife, and recreational resources, establishing, protecting, and conserving open spaces and natural beauty, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to formulate and carry out a program during the calendar years 1965 through 1970 under which agreements would be entered into with producers as hereinafter provided for periods of not less than five not more than ten years. Further, the subchapter regulates the terms of agreements, the specifically designated acreage designed to convert into a conservation area, the land use, federal costs, annual adjustment payment, advertising and bid procedures, as well as other related financing issues. Full text English Website uscode.house.gov