Natural Resources Conservation Service

Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Community Compost/Food Waste Reduction

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $900,000 for local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2020.

USDA's NRCS Announces $5M in Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Funds

The NRCS announced the availability of up to $5M for wetland mitigation banks. Funding through the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program aims to help conservation partners develop or establish mitigation banks to help agricultural producers maintain eligibility for USDA programs.

USDA Announces $15 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

USDA’s NRCS announced it will invest $15 million to support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands and forestlands. Project proposals for national Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs) will be accepted through June 29, 2020.

Join USDA in Following the #Plant2020 Progress

Spring planting is underway in State and we’re following the progress as farmers complete field prep and plant their spring crops. We invite you to follow along or get involved by sharing your #Plant2020 photos and videos.