It Takes A Village

Read below to find out about how NRCS can help your small-scale/urban agriculture operation grow.

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. 

Then and Now: The Power of Agriculture

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!

Beyond the Surface: How NRCS Engineers Help Plan and Maintain Iowa Watersheds

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.

Combating Food Insecurity with Urban Agriculture and Pollinators in Chattanooga

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. 

Rising from the Waters: A Journey to Recovery

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.

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.

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.

USDA-NRCS State Technical Committee meeting set for June 18

The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

Generations of Conservation

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.