Natural Resources Conservation Service

California

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers

USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. NRCS is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative until...

Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative-Home page

NRCS Climate Change Adaptation Plan

The plan evaluates seven vulnerabilities to NRCS’s mission, operation and infrastructure that may be affected by climate change and prioritizes key actions to address these vulnerabilities.

Climate Change Adaptation Plan-Home page

Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Ag

USDA encourages urban producers and others to attend the second public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on August 5. The Committee will discuss new urban conservation practices, focus areas and priorities for the Commission...

Happy National Soil Health Day!

Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Learn more about the ABCs of Soil Health.

USDA Joint Chiefs’ Funding Asks for Project Proposals to Improve Forest Health

The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California are seeking proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands.