Natural Resources Conservation Service

Delaware

United States Department of Agriculture

Assistance Available to Delaware Producers to Enhance Conservation Activities

Delaware producers are encouraged to sign up by March 2 for CSP to enhance conservation activities on their operation. Agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding beneficial practices.

USDA Seeks Innovative Conservation Projects

NRCS plans to invest $10 million this year to fund Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) projects to help producers build economically strong and resilient farms. Three focus areas for 2018 include: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health. Grant proposals are due Feb. 26, 2018.

USDA plans to invest $10 million into innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health.

Easements help producers protect farms and wetlands

NRCS in Delaware is now accepting applications from landowners and governmental and non-governmental groups interested in protecting Delaware’s wetlands and working farms.

Easements available to help producers & others protect working lands and wetlands.

Finding Value in Conservation Planning

Georgie Cartanza is fully immersed in all aspects of poultry –yet she recognizes that nothing is more important than planning. A principle shared by Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Cartanza is adamant--you must plan.

Poultry grower Georgie Cartanza sees value in conservation planning for her organic poultry operation.

NRCS Encourages Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications from Delaware’s agricultural producers who want to improve natural resources and address concerns on their land.