Natural Resources Conservation Service

Mississippi

United States Department of Agriculture

Quail Hunter’s Treasure Prairie The Robertsons of Burnt Oak Lodge

The Robertsons’ story of relocation, fulfilling a dream, and restoring native prairie grassland right here in Lowndes County, Mississippi, embraces adventure, perseverance, destiny, some sheer luck, and of course NRCS technical and program assistance.

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.

NRCS Celebrates 25 Years of Easements

In 2018, NRCS is celebrating 25 years of conservation easements.

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.

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.