Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pacific Islands Area

United States Department of Agriculture

NRCS PIA Announces Additional Farm Bill - Sign-up Opportunities

Pacific Islands agricultural producers and forestry managers who want to address natural resources and increase environmental benefits are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

USDA FPAC NRCS Pacific Islands Area Offices Are Open

Our local NRCS PIA offices will be open during the partial government shutdown. If you have business with NRCS or want to begin working with NRCS, our offices are open.

NRCS Remains Open During Partial Government Shutdown.

Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief

“I am honored and humbled to serve America’s agricultural industry in this new capacity,” Lohr said. “As a 5th generation farmer, I care deeply about conserving and protecting our most valuable agricultural resources.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Matthew J. "Matt" Lohr to serve as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Pacific Islands Area

Conservation Innovation Grant & Competitive Grants/Agreements Selections

The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project

Ulupalakua, Hawai’i – The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project, the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will honor the Erdman family & ‘Ulupalakua Ranch.