The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) emphasizes voluntary, science-based assistance to help landowners and managers improve their natural resources. NRCS conservationists work through the conservation planning process to help landowners identify problems and opportunities, develop alternatives, implement solutions, and monitor progress toward their goals. In addition, NRCS may provide assistance through conservation programs.
The videos below highlight several Montana landowners' experiences in working with NRCS. Watch below.
Conservation for the Future - Kavita & Justin Bay, Rivulet, Montana
Conservation for the Future - Phipps Ranch, Brusett, Montana
Bryan and Chelsea Phipps and their family see an exciting future. By teaming up with NRCS, they are improving soil health and livestock production by changing management strategies and utilizing NRCS Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning.
Conservation for the Future - Greg Schlemmer, Fromberg/Edgar, Montana
NRCS and Greg have been working together and learning together on using no-till to combat erosion and build soil health. NRCS Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning help Greg implement conservation practices that are good for his resources, bottom line, and lifestyle.
Conservation for the Future - K & D Livestock, Volborg, Montana
The Kolkas of K & D Livestock have worked with NRCS since the 80s. Utilizing NRCS Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning, the family has implemented various conservation practices that benefit the water, the land, the livestock, and the ranch operation.
Conservation for the Future - Francis "Boo Boo" Bird, Blackfeet Reservation, Montana
With the help of NRCS, Boo Boo and his wife have built their operation from the ground up. The Birds are using NRCS Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning to better take care of the land.
Conservation for the Future - Deep Creek Watershed, Townsend, Montana
Trust helps partners come together for the resources and community associated with Deep Creek Watershed now and for years to come. Agriculture, fish & wildlife habitat, recreation, small landowners, residents, and more all benefit from the work done in the watershed.
Conservation for the Future - Coulter Ranch, Brusett, Montana
Casey and Lacey Coulter have used NRCS Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning to help them transition their Eastern Montana ranch from a conventional till cropping and livestock operation to no-till and then to 100% livestock for soil health and for their family.
Conservation for the Future - Big Spring Creek Partnership, Lewistown, Montana
Many partners came together to improve the stream, habitat, and floodplain health of Big Spring Creek near Lewistown, Montana. NRCS assisted through planning, design, and implementation. Read the Big Spring Creek Protected and Restored success story.
Conservation for the Future - Oxbow Cattle Company, Missoula, Montana
Bart Morris discusses their all natural, grass finished beef operation and how they have worked with NRCS through Financial Assistance and Conservation Planning to address their limiting resource - stock water.
