Natural Resources Conservation Service

Idaho

United States Department of Agriculture

SPECIAL OUTREACH - Where Does Our Food Come From?

Idaho Falls District Conservationist Josh Miller and Soil Conservationist Tacia Williams facilitated and helped with an education event on Sept. 28, 2018, for a group of developmentally disabled adults. They were learning about where their food comes from in their class.

Students return to Dixon's farm in June of 2019 and learn how the hay rake and baler work as well as see young crops growing.

A Little Conservation Can Help Stop a Forest Fire in its Tracks

There is an old adage that says “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true when it comes to conservation and forest health.

Let’s look at an example provided by Soil Conservation Technician, Todd Higens.

An aerial photo of the project area that was cleared & replanted. The burned area can be seen at the right of the clearing.

A New Perspective Is Aiding Conservation

Sometimes getting a different view of a situation or problem can make the solution much more apparent. NRCS Idaho is the first state to learning firsthand that utilizing drone imagery helps take some of the mystery out of conservation practices.

Satellite image of a Wetland Reserve Easement outside of Burley, Idaho.

Hugh Hammond Bennett

Celebrate 84 years of NRCS by learning about our founder! His legacy helps to keep our fields fertile & our soil grounded.

The Story of America's Private Lands Conservation Movement

Conservation Stewardship Program

No one knows more about your land than you do, and no one knows more about conservation than we do. Together we can develop a plan tailored to your land and your goals to help you increase productivity and protect the value of your land.