Easiest thing to do is call your local PF Biologist or call Jason Tronbak at Millborn Seeds in Brookings. He's a retired PF Biologists and works closely with those guys and knows his CRP.
He knows seed mixes that will boost your points and almost gaurantee you get in. Tell him I sent ya.
Jason Tronbak
Conservation Specialist
1335 Western Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
Office: (605) 697-6306 or 888-498-7333
Cell: (605) 212-7920
Fax: 888-471-1706
Email: jasont@millbornseeds.com www.millbornseeds.com
If you're willing to take 15% less than the maximum rental rate the Govt offers you get 25 points right off the bat.
The biggest factor for the EBI depends on priority areas. If your in a habitat priority area you get big points for that which others can't even touch.