Natural Resources Conservation Service

Delaware

United States Department of Agriculture

Poultry House Remediation: Out with the Old

Many of the poultry houses that dot the Delaware countryside represent the robust industry in the state. But a portion of them remain vacant. Unless they are properly remediated, abandoned chicken houses can become an eye sore and a source for potential nutrient leaching. Learn more.

Vacant poultry house prior to remediation. Photo credit, Jim LeCates

USDA to Invest $15 Million in Innovative Conservation Projects

CIG is a competitive program supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to address our nation's water quality, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations.

NRCS is investing $15 million in the future of conservation

$2 Million in Cooperative Agreements Available

USDA is announcing the second year of funding opportunities for cooperative agreements that support the growing urban agriculture movement and reduce food waste.

USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction

CSP Helps Producers Do More

CSP helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resources concerns. Call your local USDA Service Center to apply today.

Assistance Available to Protect Wetlands and Prime Farmland

NRCS in Delaware is accepting applications from landowners and groups interested in restoring and protecting wetlands and conserving working farms. The deadline for FY2021 funding is March 5, 2021.