USDA Encourages Producers to Prepare for the 2025 Hurricane Season

USDA encourages agricultural producers to prepare for the 2025 season and get familiar with recovery resources.

A Day of Learning at Seedleaf Head Water Farm

Attending a field day is a great choice whether you're a new farmer just starting out or an experienced producer working for generations, as it provides valuable insights, networking opportunities, and the latest advancements in farming techniques.

Columbia County Orchard and NRCS Combat Erosion and Enhance Pollinator Habitat

Joe O’Hara from OHF Orchards LLC manages approximately 120 acres of apple, pear, and peach trees. He contacted NRCS to help with erosion on one of his orchard fields.

Application Deadline for Producers Interested in Soil Carbon Amendments (336)

North Carolina is launching a pilot for interested producers in the state that want to take advantage of soil carbon amendments. These amendments are derived from plant materials or treated animal byproducts used to improve or maintain soil organic matter and other vital soil functions.

Hollywood comes to Clarksdale

Brown is a local Clarksdale farmer who participates in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Ziebach County, South Dakota Route 13 Fire Receiving EQIP Disaster Assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced open enrollment for disaster assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to agricultural producers impacted by the Route 13 Fire in Ziebach County, South Dakota. 

USDA-NRCS & NRICD announce completion of HUC-12 watershed assessments for Scituate Reservoir & surrounding areas

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rhode Island and Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) announce the completion of three HUC-12 watershed assessments for the Scituate Reservoir and surrounding areas. (HUC-12 is a “12-digit Hydrologic Unit Code” watershed ID.) 

NRCS helps Tribal landowners manage sustainable timber production on Afognak Island, Alaska

NRCS is working with Alaska Native landowners to help them meet their forest management goals to sustain the health and diversity of the landscape. 

Dillon Family Measures Elk Horn Springs Snow Course

The Claffey family looks forward to being part of a historical snow survey program data set.

Annual NRCS Wisconsin Public Conservation Meeting Announced

Local Working Groups offer an opportunity for interested individuals and groups to advise the NRCS on how best to set priorities and implement conservation programs, locally.