This proposal seeks funding to study the enhancement of economic status of maize farmers through crop rotation of lentils and maize with crop residue management in Chitwan, Nepal. The study aims to minimize chemical fertilizer use, improve soil fertility and organic matter content, and reduce production costs. It will compare maize production costs and yields between areas using the crop rotation technique versus areas not using it. Data collection, soil testing, and crop cultivation will occur from October 2013 to June 2014. The expected outcomes are more farmers adopting the technique by 2015 and a 20% reduction in maize production costs. The total proposed budget is NRs. 129,950.