Natural Resources Conservation Service

Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture

NRCS Announces ACEP-ALE Applicaltion Cut-off Dates

NRCS Announces 2022 application cut-off dates for eligible entities to participate in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE).

USDA Funds CO Projects Focused on Climate-Smart Ag, Equity in Program Delivery

USDA invests $14.3M into 3 CO Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) projects focused on climate-smart ag and forestry, other conservation priorities and improving access for historically underserved producers.

USDA Continues its Unprecedented Soil Survey of Denver County

The NRCS and the City and County of Denver partnered to conduct a field inventory of soil resources within Denver County. "It’s rare for a large, urban, metropolis to have such a high priority when it comes to soil survey’s” said Andy Steinert, NRCS project lead.

Score More Field Goals with Cover Crops

It's cover crop season! Score more field goals like soil health, water quality and erosion control with a cover crop game plan. Watch this video to learn more about cover crops and contact your local NRCS office to discuss your conservation plan today.

USDA to Invest $50 Million in New Cooperative Agreements for Racial Justice and

USDA is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers with conservation, climate-smart agriculture and forestry.