USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction

USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction  

A Dream Come True a World Away

Many years ago, and in a land far away from Texas, a young girl lived with her parents on a small farm in Kenya, where they ran a small herd of cattle. Today she is raising cows on her own ranch in McClennon County, Texas.

Additional FY 2023 Funding Opportunity for the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative RCPP Project

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced an application cutoff date of May 5, 2023, for the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

NRCS Texas announces opening of second People’s Garden in Dallas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Seeds of Faith Collective, and GROW North Texas celebrated the groundbreaking of a new “People’s Garden” March 4, 2023, at Garth Chapel A.M.E. in Dallas.

NRCS Texas Employees Provide Outreach at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

NRCS Texas employees provided outreach at the Ranching and Wildlife Expo held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

NRCS Texas Announces FY23 Conservation Stewardship Program Sign ups for the Inflation Reduction Act

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing an opportunity for farmers, ranchers and producers to sign up for additional conservation programs through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022.

USDA Requests Public Input on Key Water Quality Initiatives Public, Partner Comments Requested by April 7

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on two water quality conservation initiatives, the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).

NRCS Texas Offering Grants up to $200,000 through the Partners for Conservation Program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas today announced grant opportunities for partners to receive funding through its Texas Partners for Conservation Program. The application period closes on April 24, 2023.

NRCS Texas Announces 'Notice of Funding Opportunity' for $1M in Conservation Innovation Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Fiscal Year 2023. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 24, 2023.

USDA Seeking Applications to Expand Conservation Assistance to Underserved Producers

USDA is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.