The 2018 Farm Bill was enacted on December 20, 2018. The Farm Bill continues its strong support for conservation efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers through reauthorization and expanded flexibility of NRCS conservation programs.
NRCS offers financial and technical assistance through conservation practices, activities and enhancements to help agricultural producers make and maintain improvements on their land. Producers with active contracts under the 2014 Farm Bill may continue completing practices as scheduled; sign-up information for the Farm Bill 2018 will be announced as it becomes available. See the 2018 Farm Bill Rules for information about the program rules.
Related Programs and Initiatives
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands or protect working farms and ranches through conservation easements.
Additional Information
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Conservation Reserve Program
Provides long-term rental agreements to remove highly-erodible or environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production.
Farmers' Guide to 2018 USDA Farm Bill Programs
Visit the Farmers.gov website for more information.