Natural Resources Conservation Service

California

United States Department of Agriculture

Drought Assistance: Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution

NRCS is known for providing one-on-one, personalized advice on the best solutions to meet unique conservation challenges. Sometimes the best solution is not something expensive or new but is instead simple and time tested...

2018 California Envirothon at Wind Wolves Preserve, Bakersfield

The California Envirothon successfully held its 26^th annual competition on April 7 at the Wind Wolves Preserve (WWP), a 93,000 acre region on the San Joaquin Valley floor. The current theme is “Western Rangelands Management: Balancing Diverse Views.”

Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others

California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service named Andrew Loganbill it’s 2017 Conservation Planner of the Year for his workload and post-fire expertise that was called on well outside of his home county. Loganbill is honored by the acknowledgment but said there is some...

First Black Farmers Conference Packs Out Maxie Parks Community Center

The first ever black farmers conference in Fresno took place on Feb. 28 at Maxie Parks Community Center in West Fresno.

The conference aims to provide resources to current African American farmers and encourage more of the black community to get involved...

How Clothing Purchases Help Get Conservation on the Ground

For nearly a decade, ranch owner Lani Estill has worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve soil health. By adding carbon-conscious conservation practices...