Welcome to the Wisconsin NRCS Newsroom - where you'll find the latest news releases, success stories, events and more!
FY23 News Releases
2023 Wisconsin NRCS Public Conservation Virtual Meeting Announced
Farmers, Landowners, Organizations, and Agencies are encouraged to attend this Local Work Group Meeting to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for conservation activities and programs.
Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Supports Forestry and Wildlife Conservation in Northeastern Wisconsin
Interested landowners and agricultural producers should apply by May 19, 2023 to receive funding.
NRCS Announces Second EQIP and RCPP Signup for 2023 Funding, Apply by May 19, 2023
Farmers and forest landowners interested in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) or Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) producer contracts need to apply by May 19th for a second round of funding in fiscal year 2023.
Wisconsin District Conservationist Recognized for Completing Embassy Science Fellowship in Lithuania
Karyl Fritsche, Prairie du Chien District Conservationist, completes fellowship through the Embassy Science Fellows Program in Lithuania.
National Agriculture Day: Fifty Years Later, WI Farmers Are Growing a Climate for Tomorrow
National Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the producers who are the best stewards of our land.
FY23 Success Stories from the Field
Healthy Soil for the Farm’s Future
Laurie Fortuna, 4th generation landowner, and her husband Larry make soil health their main mission on their 500-acre dairy farm.
Improving Agronomy through a Passion for Research
Experimenting with on-field solutions to reduce cost of input for producers, Jody Wilhelm’s efforts on her Chippewa County farm have naturally supported existing conservation practices. Thanks to EQIP, Jody has been able to seed cover crops for ongoing evaluation and analysis.
Wetland Scrapes the Surface of Land Restoration Goals
Determined to restore her land to its original state, Carol Eloranta enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program to help create a thriving habitat for a range of diverse species and pollinator plants.
Wildlife Habitat Meets the Bees Needs and More
With the help of NRCS and through the Conservation Stewardship Program, retired Department of Natural Resources Engineer, James Crawford, and his wife Carol turned a Brown County derelict dairy farm into the ‘bee’s knees’ for pollinators to thrive.
Forest Management Glow-up for "Grandmother"
With the help of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Cathy Bleser and Dan Krunnfusz of Iowa County extend their passion for conservation stewardship on their remote Driftless Area property, affectionately nicknaming the oak trees they have worked to restore.
Creating Dynamic Wildlife Habitats
With the help of the Conservation Stewardship Program, Barron County landowner Terry Elwood, turns his diverse Moose Ear Creek acreage into a habitat haven for pollinators and wildlife.
Wisconsin Successes from the Field
Annual highlights of NRCS WI success stories, written by field office staff and featuring local farmers and landowners.
Applying for a Federal Job: UPDATED
Find Your Fit in the Federal Government
A USAJOBS.gov How-To Guide - With up to date info, and a few more recognizable NRCS-WI staff featured faces!
NRCS Wisconsin Programs Brochure: UPDATED
Helping You Help the Land
Conservation Programs Available for Wisconsin Farmers and Landowners
Our “most bang for your buck” general NRCS programs brochure is revamped with Annual Report stats, updated Programs info, the new website URL and QR code, and an updated NRCS-WI area map!
NRCS WI Publications
Fact sheets, brochures, and booklets about conservation, resources, and our programs.
NRCS Wisconsin YouTube
Learn more about NRCS Wisconsin through our Conservation Connections, Soil Health, Demonstration Farms, Partnership Efforts, and more series on our YouTube channel.
USDA-NRCS YouTube
Conservation at Work
Learn about the benefits of conservation practices directly from the farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners applying them.
