Natural Resources Conservation Service

Washington

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Report Shows a Decade of Conservation Trends

USDA report shows use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years.

New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23, 24

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022. The public – including urban producers– is encouraged to ...

Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities

This new funding opportunity will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forestry products that use climate-smart practices and measure and verify greenhouse gas benefits. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022.

12 Gifts of Conservation

We’re counting down to the holidays by highlighting the gifts given to us every day through conservation efforts. Follow #12GiftsOfConservation as we head into this holiday season and highlight how these gifts contribute to the things you value and rely on most.

Keep the Stubble

Keep your tillage equipment in the machine shed this fall. Save time, save money, and save your soil during No-Till November. Learn more about no-till farming by watching this short video.