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Just What Is The Natural Resources Conservation Service?

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the primary Federal agency that works with the American people to conserve and protect natural resources. The NRCS, formerly the Soil Conservation Service, was established during the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s, when dust storms ravaged the nation’s farmland. Since that time, NRCS has kept its commitment to protecting and conserving soil and other natural resources.

NRCS provides resource assessment, conservation planning assistance, technical assistance, and cost share programs for conservation activities on America’s cropland, pasture, rangeland, and forestland. They work closely with conservation districts and other groups to reduce erosion, protect wildlife, promote good land use, and other measures that improve our natural resources for future generations. The agency emphasizes voluntary, science-based conservation technical assistance, partnerships, incentive-based programs, and cooperative problem solving at the local level. For further information and assistance, contact your local NRCS Field Service Center.

All programs and services of the Natural Resources Conservation Service are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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