Opinion Editorial - Conservation Is Not Just For The Farm

Damarys Mortenson is the State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana.

USDA Seeking Disaster Recovery Needs in Western Pennsylvania

NRCS is conducting a rapid survey in Western Pennsylvania Counties to determine if the impacts of flooding from the April 2024 rainfall events have caused a watershed impairment and has left property owners at risk. 

NRCS Offers Webinar for Prospective RCPP Applicants

Applicants can submit proposals now through July 2 for RCPP funding consideration in 2025.

USDA Under Secretary Bonnie Visits Pennsylvania, Announces New Funding

USDA Under Secretary Bonnie announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

USDA Provides Emergency Conservation Funds to Help Oklahoma Farmers Recover from Wildfires

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening a special disaster sign-up for $1 million in additional funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for producers in Oklahoma who have been impacted by recent wildfires.

NRCS Announces Second EQIP & RCPP Signup for 2024 Funding

Agricultural producers, farmers, and forest landowners need to apply by May 17, 2024 for the second round of funding in fiscal year 2024.

NRCS seeks new priority watersheds for the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative and National Water Quality Initiative

Indiana NRCS announced it is accepting proposals to designate new priority watersheds for the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) through June 15.  

NRCS Issues Call for Proposals for NewEQIP-WaterSMART Initiative Priority Areas

Through WaterSMART, BOR supports States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply through investments to modernize existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts.

NRCS Texas partners with Texas FFA for Career Development Event

Recently, the Texas FFA Association held the Area Qualifying Contest Career Development Event (CDE) at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Texas played an integral role in the contest.

NRCS California Launches Two Popular Initiatives to Support Avian Populations on California’s Agriculture Lands

USDA NRCS in California is taking applications for both the NRCS Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI) and Tricolored Blackbird Initiative through May 24, 2024.