USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Description of the Organization:
USDA NRCS helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
You need a Farm Number to participate.
Geographic Service Area:
Nationwide
Programs and Services Offered:
Technical Assistance:
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Conservation Technical Assistance
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Land management
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Implementing conservation practices
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Financial Assistance:
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Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA): use conservation to manage risk and solve natural resource issues through natural resources conservation
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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): maintain and improve existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities. Participants earn CSP payments for conservation performance—the higher the performance, the higher the payment.
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefit
Contact Information:
Find your State Office
Find your local NC Service Center
NOTE: This is usually in the same office as your state Division of Soil and Water Conservation.
Fees:
There is no fee for service.