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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Acreage limitation Acreage limitation The term 'Acreage limitation ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' With respect to commodity policy, acreage limitation might refer to planting constraints under an acreage reduction program, set-aside, or paid land diversion. In relation to water policy, it is the maximum number of acres that may be irrigated with less than full-cost water from Bureau of Reclamation projects. Generally, the acreage limitation for individuals or legal entities representing 25 people or fewer is 960 acres; however, amounts vary depending on a landowner’s legal status. Also referred to as ownership limitation, ownership entitlement, or non-full-cost entitlement'. Previous 5 Terms: Acre (ac) Acreage allotment Acreage base (or base acres) Acreage conservation reserve Acreage diversion programs Next 5 Terms: Acreage Reduction Program (ARP) acre-breadth Acre-foot Acre-foot Acre-foot (ac-ft) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.