Welcome! The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is a federal agency within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) whose primary mission is to help protect and improve natural resources on private working lands.

NRCS “helps people help the land” by providing technical assistance to help land managers address resource concerns related to water quality, grazing land health, soil erosion, wildlife habitat and forest health. NRCS also provides financial assistance to help agricultural and forestry producers voluntarily implement conservation practices on private lands.

How to Get Started: 

1. Review the contents of this packet.
2. Call your local NRCS office (phone numbers below) to discuss your land, goals, and natural resource concerns.
3. Complete forms AD-2047 and AD-2106 with an NRCS planner
4. Schedule a site visit with an NRCS conservation planner
5. Finalize your conservation plan with an NRCS conservation planner
6. Discuss how USDA programs can be used to implement your conservation plan
    

This Packet Includes: 

Read and keep these items…

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	A Beginner’s Guide to Conservation Planning fact sheet (PDF) Developing a conservation plan is a dynamic process in which the land manager and Conservation Planner work together to identify goals, resource concerns and solutions.
	Thinking about Working with NRCS fact sheet (PDF) Key points to help you consider your eligibility to work with NRCS and a few considerations for entering into a contract with NRCS.
	Working with FSA fact sheet (PDF) NRCS and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) work together to administer USDA programs.  Learn what it means to work with a USDA program and the role FSA plays.
	How EQIP Works in Alaska (Feb. 2020) A step-by-step guide to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
	Historically Underserved Producer fact sheet (PDF) Find out if you qualify for additional incentives if you belong to one of these 4 categories.
	Advance Payments fact sheet (PDF) If you qualify as a historically underserved producer, you are eligible for advance payments to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
	Conservation Compliance fact sheet (PDF) Get the basics on ensuring your land complies with wetlands and highly erodible land guidance before installing conservation practices with NRCS.
	Email Updates on Gov Delivery fact sheet (PDF) With just a few clicks, sign up for email updates from NRCS Alaska to stay informed on program sign up deadlines and other information.
	Manage Your Application online at Famers.gov fact sheet (PDF) The secure Farmers.gov portal allows you the option to submit application paperwork digitally. Save time and paper!
	Contact Us fact sheet (PDF) A map and listing of all NRCS field offices in Alaska and how to reach us.

For you to fill out …

• Form AD-2047 - Customer Data Worksheet Request for SCIMS Record Change (PDF)
  Complete Part A only. This form establishes you as a customer in the USDA system and is required to be completed before receiving NRCS assistance.
   
• Form AD-2106 - Form to Assist in Assessment of USDA Compliance with Civil Rights Laws (PDF)
  A voluntary questionnaire used to ensure USDA is providing equal access to programs.

Ready to start? Contact your local NRCS field office.