Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on how NRCS and its partners are helping Alabama producers adopt water-saving irrigation systems for more resilient operations.

NRCS uses Landscape Conservation Initiatives to accelerate the benefits of voluntary conservation programs, such as cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat.

Today, through voluntary conservation programs, NRCS helps producers, soil and water conservation districts, and other partners protect and conserve natural resources on private lands throughout the …

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to help producers plan and implement conservation practices that prevent soil erosion and degradation and improve soil health.

Jul 31, 2019 · NRCS has soil maps and data available online for more than 95 percent of the nation’s counties and anticipates having 100 percent in the near future. The site is updated and maintained …

National Information and Centers NRCS headquarters are in Washington D.C., but we have employees in nearly every county across America who help local communities every day.

NRCS helps producers access funding, create conservation plans, and explore technical options that support both the environment and their bottom line. Through voluntary programs and partnerships, …

NRCS provides landowners with free technical assistance, or advice, for their land. Common technical assistance includes: resource assessment, practice design and resource monitoring.

Feb 19, 2026 · The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.

Dec 2, 2025 · NRCS uses conservation initiatives to accelerate the benefits of voluntary conservation programs, such as cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat.