USDA will invest more than $10.6 million for 22 new projects that will drive public and private sector innovation in conserving natural resources in 27 states. The competitive Conservation Innovation Grants program …
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
A ranch easement in Colusa County will allow a family ranch with more than 100 years of history to remain free of development. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural …
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
A walnut orchard in Princeton has developed a system that demonstrates cover crop efficacy in strengthening tree health from the ground up. By reaching out to the local Natural Resources …
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager …
Aquatic Organism Passage, Rail Car Bridge
The tribal (Yurok) connection, donated work of Forest Service for geotechnical work and the Non-NRCS engineering make this an especially interesting story. Two 36-inch culverts with concrete paving collapsed in …
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
Low-cost Recycled Rail Cars Repurposed for Bridges Railcar bridges are a good alternative for landowners and have many advantages over a conventional (Prefabricated) bridge because of their significantly lower cost, reuse of …
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions of six water/irrigation districts …
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised …
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
NRCS is known for providing one-on-one, personalized advice on the best solutions to meet unique conservation challenges. Sometimes the best solution is not something expensive or new but is instead …
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
“When you first start farming, you have ideas of what you want to do to be sustainable and successful, but you can’t afford it,” says 39-year old John Vars of …
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and …
Although Disastrous, Some Benefits Came From Wine Country Fires
Pepperwood Preserve, located in the foothills north of Santa Rosa, experienced the Sonoma County fires first hand. Fire rolled right through the preserve in the middle of the night last …
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Livestock in Harmony with Bi-State Sage-Grouse project. This RCPP project contains two funding …
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
It all started in 2010 with a goal of having fresh fruits and vegetables for Maria Alonso son. He was suffering from intense ADHD symptoms and the doctors were recommending …