Andee and Lindsey Stevens wanted a simple, healthy, sustainable lifestyle and a great environment to raise their kids. These goals led them to establish Happy Hens Homestead LLC in 2014.
Locally led conservation is the cornerstone of a partnership between federal, state and local conservation entities. The Western KY Waterfowl Initiative, a partnership between USDA-NRCS and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife (KDFWR) is a great example of that partnership working well.
In the heart of south central Kentucky, you will find Travis Cleaver, a third-generation farmer in Larue and Hart Counties. As a multi-generational farmer, Travis learned how to grow tobacco and raise livestock with his parents and grandparents.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has updated its national conservation practice standards. The 2018 Farm Bill required NRCS to review all 169 of its national conservation practices, to increase flexibility and incorporate new technologies.
New self-service features on farmers.gov will help farmers and ranchers manage their conservation activities online and request assistance from USDA
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2018 Farm Bill Brochure
Conservation Planning
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NRCS Websites & Additional Assistance
A list of Web-based resources for access to natural resource data collected by NRCS.
Información de NRCS en español.
Find local program and technical information on our NRCS state websites.
Information on Limited English Proficiency.
