Natural Resources Conservation Service

North Dakota

United States Department of Agriculture

Organic Farming

Organic farming systems reflect several fundamental principles that early innovators established through
careful observation of soils, crops, livestock, and life processes in natural and agricultural systems.

Preserving History through Partnerships

Partnerships play a vital role in the existence of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In December 2015, the North Dakota State Water
Commission (NDSWC) announced online availability of an aerial photography map service ...

Soil Health Systems Approach During Drought Paying Dividends

This summer, North Dakota has experienced extreme heat mixed with very little rainfall, causing drought conditions to occur especially on the western side of the state. Currently, 43 percent of the state is in extreme drought..

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Wetland Mitigation Banking Program

A new wetland mitigation banking program provides market-based efforts that offer options to America’s agricultural producers.

Soil Health Case Study: Coetzee Ranch in South Africa

The Coetzee Ranch is located in the Free State province of South Africa. De Wet and his wife Heleen are holistic management practitioners and approach resource management with holism in mind. The Coetzee’s and their four children have lived on the ranch for many years.