Natural Resources Conservation Service

West Virginia

United States Department of Agriculture

Ask the Expert: A Pollinator Q&A with Karin Jokela

Biologist Karin Jokela answers a few questions about how farmers and ranchers can use USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program to help pollinators.

USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands

USDA is making available up to $40 million in technical and financial assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands.

Conservation Client Gateway offers a new way to work with NRCS

Introducing Conservation Client Gateway, a secure new website that lets farmers and ranchers request conservation assistance, review and sign documents, track payments and much more.

Conservation Client Gateway, a new public website, allows you to request technical & financial asst.

Get Started with NRCS

Do you farm or ranch and want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease? NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers and forest managers. Click on the image to see how you can get started with NRCS.

Soil Health - Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Soil is a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish. As the world population and food production needs rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. Learn how NRCS is helping landowners and all of us unlock the secrets in the soil.