Natural Resources Conservation Service

Delaware

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Highlights Investments in Climate-Smart Ag & Forestry

NRCS Chief Terry Cosby and DE Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse highlight investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry during roundtable with farmers, partners and ag stakeholders in Delaware. Of the 70 projects selected nationwide, seven are slated to benefit Delaware.

NRCS and DDA highlight investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry during roundtable with farmers, partners and agricultural stakeholders in Delaware.

Funding Available for Partners to Protect and Restore Wetlands

NRCS is investing up to $20 million in fiscal year 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands. Proposals from partners are due Sept. 23, 2022.

WREP funding available to help partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands.

Bringing Back Bobwhites

Before their decline, the distinctive sound of the northern bobwhite was a familiar one across rural landscapes. Landowners are key to bringing back bobwhites. Click for video to see how numbers are recovering in DE’s Cedar Swamp and how NRCS can help you help them.

Before their decline, the distinctive sound of the northern bobwhite was a familiar one. Farmers and landowners are the key to bringing back bobwhites for good.

Using Conservation as a Guide

For the past 22 years, Bobbi Jo and Matt Webber have used conservation principles to guide their family farm decisions. These resource-conserving principles are deeply rooted in their family and benefit both the Chesapeake Bay and their bottom line.

Bobbi Jo Webber uses conservation practices to guide operations of family farm in Kent County, DE.

New Soil Health Partnership Website

A new partnership website offers a one-stop shop for Delaware farmers and partners on all things soil health including upcoming events, presentations, soil health related resources, and much more. Visit DelawareDigsHealthySoils.com to learn more.