Natural Resources Conservation Service

Alabama

United States Department of Agriculture

Alabama had nearly 2,000 Earth Team volunteers who donated over 16,000 hours in 2017. Help us say thank you!

Roanoke Couple Recognized as Alabama 2018 Small Farmers of the Year

Gene and Rose Thornton of Roanoke, Alabama have been named the Alabama NRCS 2018 Small Farmers of the Year. The annual award was presented to the Thorntons at the 75^th Annual AACD Conference in Huntsville.

James Hatcher Awarded 2017’s Jerry L. Johnson Award for Public Service

James "Jimmy" Hatcher has been named 2017’s Jerry L. Johnson award winner. Hatcher was recognized at the 75^th Annual Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) Conference in Huntsville, Alabama on November 13, 2017.

James Hatcher Named Jerry Johnson Award Recipient

#FridaysontheFarm | Meet Gene Thornton

NRCS brings people together across the nation in so many ways. In its weekly feature, NRCS introduces us to farmers that make it all happen every day. This week, meet Gene Thornton of Sneaky Crow Farm in Roanoke, Alabama.

NRCS Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds

Alabama is among 20 states and territories that will receive funding for 48 new projects from NRCS through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program.