Natural Resources Conservation Service

Virginia

United States Department of Agriculture

This month, we're spotlighting the important services wetlands provide to people and wildlife. From improving water quality and reducing flood risks to enhancing/ protecting habitat, wetlands are critical features in our landscapes. NRCS can help you protect them now and into the future.

Green tree frog (photo by Kati Rubis, TNC)

Keep a Good Thing Going with CSP

Want to take your conservation activities to the next level? Sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to implement practices that can help ensure the sustainability of your operation while building your business. Applications due by May 10.

CSP - Your Stewardship Goals, Our Assistance

Science Shows Beef and Bobs Thrive Together

It's all there in black, white, and GREEN! Our new "Science to Solutions" report outlines how native warm-season grasses are a viable alternative to tall fescue and Bermuda grass AND provide top-notch wildlife habitat (scroll to "Learn More").

New Science Shows Benefits of Grazing Native Warm Season Grasses

A "Particular Set of Skills" for Farming

Former Army medic Ken Blair travelled around the world in his 12 years of active duty service but jumped at the chance to return home to Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Today, he is a successful poultry producer and steward of the land.