Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters.
Our Fact Sheets provide facts and key points about specific programs.
West Virginia Conservation Programs Overview Fact Sheet
Overview of NRCS West Virginia Conservation Programs and Initiatives. The NRCS make farm visits, develop plans, and provide technical and financial support for individuals who want to manage their property for specific conservation goals.
Confined Livestock Systems Fact Sheet
The confinement of beef and dairy cattle, swine and poultry have greatly increased production efficiency and reduced the pressure on our nation’s lands, but the concentration of domestic animals that comes with confinement brings its own resource challenges.
CSP for WV Agricultural Producers Fact Sheet
CSP helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. Whether you are looking to plant cover crops to reduce soil erosion, or diversify the forage base, we can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals.
Grazing Management Fact Sheet
Grazing management is the combination of pasture, livestock, fencing, and grazing systems used to manage forage production and harvest. The development of a grazing management plan should be flexible and dependent on the livestock producer’s goals and resources.
Wildlife Habitat Fact Sheet
Sustainable agriculture practices on farms and forests benefit wildlife by improving soil health, water quality and plant diversity. They also create profitable, productive agricultural land that is more resilient to drought, fire, and other natural disturbances.
Urban and Small-Scale Agriculture Fact Sheet
Urban agriculture and small scale farming comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. NRCS can help with the challenges of conservation, and support growers in their efforts to achieve local, healthy, and sustainable food for their communities.
Maple Syrup Production Fact Sheet
West Virginia has a long history of maple syrup production and in recent years, interest in maple and other types of tree syrups has increased. NRCS assists syrup producers by providing conservation technical assistance.
CSP Forestry Enhancements Fact Sheet
CSP for forestland managers can help you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. Whether you are looking to improve tree stands, suppress weeds, or develop wildlife habitat, we can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals.
Forestry Managment Plan Fact Sheet
There are many reasons to enjoy woodlands— beauty, wildlife, hunting, timber, walking trails and much more. Getting all you want out of your land, while facing threats like disease and invasive species is why NRCS is here to provide assistance.
