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Earth Day Every Day

On Earth Day we celebrate the farmers who’ve arranged their lives and livelihoods to improve the environment for us all.

Current Developments

Read the latest updates from USDA-NRCS in Iowa, including video and employee spotlights, staff updates, Back in the Day Photos, and more.

Conservation Innovation Grants

Iowa NRCS is accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants. They are due May 29.

Byrnes Top Dresses Cover Crops with Dairy Manure

Matt Byrnes of Dorchester is using dairy manure to top dress his fall seeded cover crops.

Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt: Take the 1% Challenge

Join the other Iowa farmers who have committed to improving soil health by taking The 1% Challenge. Build the organic matter in your soil by 1% by using no-till, cover crops and other soil health practices

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  • In the News
  • Events & Deadlines
  • Funding Available for Conservation Innovation Grants in Iowa
  • USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
  • CSP, EQIP Application Deadlines Coming Soon for Iowa Farmers
  • Attend a Monarch, Pollinator Habitat Workshop in Iowa
  • GROWMARK, NRCS Sign Memorandum of Understanding

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Highlights

  • Conservation Innovation Grants
  • Employment
  • Field Office Technical Guide
  • Conservation Client Gateway
  • Iowa Conservation Practice Standards
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Work with NRCS to Develop a Conservation Plan

Soil Health

Spring 2018 Current Developments

Iowa Conservation Showcase

Conservation Compliance

NRCS Websites & Additional Assistance

Web Applications & Tools

A list of Web-based resources for access to natural resource data collected by NRCS.

En Español

Información de NRCS en español.

NRCS State Websites

Find local program and technical information on our NRCS state websites.

Limited English Proficiency

Information on Limited English Proficiency.

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