Landowners Barbara and Hugh Sheehy celebrated the conservation of their 194-acre ranch in the Potomac Valley. Thanks to the Sheehy’s vision and generosity, their ranch will remain intact for both agricultural use and wildlife habitat in perpetuity.

The USDA today released the final rule for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The rule updates the program as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and integrates feedback from agricultural producers and others.

NRCS emphasizes voluntary, science-based assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners improve their natural resources. In this video series, some of those producers discuss how NRCS has helped them move toward their natural resource and operational goals.

NRCS in Montana has set November 17, 2020, as the application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to EQIP, CSP-Classic, and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program-EQIP.

NRCS provides technical assistance to landowners impacted by wildfire. Visit your local USDA Service Center for information on this and potential financial assistance.