Success Stories
Profiling Conservation Successes in North Dakota
NRCS works with landowners through conservation planning and assistance designed to benefit the soil, water, air, plants, and animals that result in productive lands and healthy ecosystems. Below is a sampling of conservation success stories from right here in North Dakota.
Sage Grouse Initiative Protects Native Species
Rob Timm is a young and ambitious land steward who operates a ranch in Southwestern North Dakota. Throughout his life, he has demonstrated a passion for the land, his cattle, local wildlife, and the lifestyle of a rancher. Continue reading...
Menoken Farm: Demonstrating Conservation and Educating the Public
Most agricultural soils in the United States are currently in a stare of poor health - showing symptoms of erosion, water runoff, nutrient lass, drought and fertility. Fortunately, soil health can be restored through proper management. Continue reading...
Students Learn the Value of Conservation
As I walk up to a large storage shed near the shore of Lake Darling on a windy (North Dakota windy!) September morning, I expect to see teenage kids huddled together - in near silence - attempting with all their might to keep warm. Continue reading...
Water Bank Program Offers Conservation Assistance
The natural world, in addition to offering much splendor and beauty, can sometimes leave people feeling helpless due to its unpredictable nature. The Devils Lake Basin serves as an example of nature's (sometimes) irregular and disparaging ways. Continue reading...
ND Profile in Soil Health
Unleashing the power of diversity: The more diverse the crops and pastures become on Gabe and Shelly Brown's ranch, the more successful they become. Continue reading...
