Fence Around the Water: The Conservation Efforts of the Wandering Lamb Farm
By implementing conservation practices, farmers like Justin Halama can make a huge impact in protecting natural resources in their agricultural operations.
By implementing conservation practices, farmers like Justin Halama can make a huge impact in protecting natural resources in their agricultural operations.
Read below to find out about how NRCS can help your small-scale/urban agriculture operation grow.
This is the first in a series of stories highlighting ways USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is helping Iowa farmers protect the natural resources on their land, often behind the scenes. NRCS celebrated its 90th anniversary in April, having formed from the 1930s Dust Bowl.
NRCS is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. We’d like to hear your stories and see photos of your operation – Then and Now. Do you have photos of your operation from its beginnings to the present day? If so, we want to hear from you!
In 2022, the Bethlehem Community Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was awarded a grant from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to install pollinator beds in their urban community garden, The Farm at the Beth.
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.
USDA encourages agricultural producers to prepare for the 2025 season and get familiar with recovery resources.
In July 2022, residents of Southeastern Kentucky faced a devastating natural disaster when a flash flood warning was issued, affecting multiple counties across the region.
Bonny Bell Farms and Hindman Cattle Company have a long history of working with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Crawford County Conservation District to integrate conservation into their farm.
It’s a three-peat! Wheeler School Team 1, was crowned 2025 Champions at the 31st annual Rhode Island Envirothon competition held Friday, May 23rd, at Kent County YMCA in Warwick. This is the third year in a row that Wheeler School has won top honors.