Natural Resources Conservation Service

Mississippi

United States Department of Agriculture

High Tunnels Protect Crops through Rain, Sleet, and Snow

Dr. Cindy Ayers- Elliott, owner of Foot Print Farms in Jackson, Miss. knew that the cold weather would affect her crops, so she prepared beforehand. She checked to ensure that the produce grown in her six high tunnels were ready to survive the unusual wintry weather mix.

Dr. Ayers-Elliott harvested her tomatoes before the incoming of the wintry mix. The tomatoes ripened in her heating facility and are now ready for market.

Innovative Farmer Dedicates Years to Improving the Land

Jerry Crawford in Holmes County strives to constantly improve his operation through invested funds, labor, and time.

Ripley Farmer Implements Soil Health Practices to Improve Water Quality

Mike Graves in Ripley, Mississippi has implemented no-till farming and other conservation efforts to keep as much soil as possible on the land and from going downstream.

Higher Ground Farm Provides Waterfowl Habitat through Healthy Wetlands

Braund Family and Higher Ground Farm Retires Cropland for Wetland Management

Conservation Client Gateway offers a new way to interact with NRCS

Conservation Client Gateway, a new public website, allows you to request technical and financial assistance, review and sign conservation plans, request and track payments for your completed contract items and much more.