Conservation of Private Grazing Land Questions and Answers

What is the Conservation of Private Grazing Land authorization?

This new authorization will ensure that technical, educational, and related assistance is provided to owners of private grazing lands. It is authorized by the conservation provisions of the 1996 Farm Bill. Conservation of Private Grazing Land is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

What will this assistance offer landowners?

They will have opportunities to better manage their grazing lands, protect their soil from wind and water erosion, conserve water, provide habitat for wildlife, and sustain forage and grazing plants.

What are the funding levels?

$10 million has been made available for fiscal year 1997 from conservation technical assistance funds. Legislation states that up to $60 million can be appropriated for technical assistance for grazing lands.

For More Information

Your USDA Service Center or local conservation district can provide more information. The USDA Service Center is listed in the telephone book under U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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