New to Farming? USDA Can Help
USDA can help beginning farmers get started or grow their operations through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance and conservation programs to disaster assistance.
USDA can help beginning farmers get started or grow their operations through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance and conservation programs to disaster assistance.
Florida cattle ranchers can benefit from conservation practices that improve both their cattle operation and wildlife habitat goals.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications for the following initiatives: Working Lands for Wildlife – Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI), Tricolored Blackbird, Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Project
Agricultural operations in Missouri have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather, tornadoes and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from recent severe weather, tornadoes and flooding.
As conservation delivery partners, NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation Districts are a winning combination in providing much needed support to agricultural producers in Texas.
Apply now for the second round of fiscal year 2025 funding consideration. Applications received after May 16, 2025, will automatically be deferred to the next funding cycle.
By Claire Kausch - Public Affairs Specialist
Britt Morrison says that, in their office, they always joke that they’re convinced that former NRCS employee and current Earth Team volunteer, Doris Williams, must have found the Fountain of Youth during one of his watershed surveys.
Agricultural operations in Kentucky have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Louisiana (NRCS) is preparing to renew contracts for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the largest conservation program in the US. The program aims to enhance natural resources and business operations.