A cranberry bog has to be one of the coolest harvests on the farm. We help cranberry growers in multiple states through our programs. Has anyone tried the viral candied cranberries? Maybe we need to test the recipe straight from the field!

The second application deadline for our Agricultural Conservation Easement Program is fast approaching! Interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply by Dec. 20 for the current funding cycle of Agricultural Land Easements and Wetland Reserve Easements.

Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, our partners are using 3-D imagery to map cover cops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control resistant weeds on their operations. nrcs.usda.gov/news/cig-partn…

We may not be as slow as the Zootopia DMV, but our processes can take time to work through. If you find yourself with a few minutes of free time, visit us to start discussing assistance options that could help you reach the goals you have for your land. 📸 : Disney

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Seeing is Believing: Soil Health Practices and No-Till Farming Transform Landscapes and Produce Nutritious Food usda.gov/media/blog/201… #soilhealth

President Carter, as a farmer, never lost his connection to the land or the values he learned from those who farmed. He dedicated his life to making our country and the world a better place.

It’s the first day of spring! 🌷🌞 That means planting season is right around the corner! Switching to no-till farming can help you save on fuel and input costs, reduce erosion, increase water infiltration and more. nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-b…

Has your agricultural operation been impacted by wildfire? USDA offers programs that can help with recovery as well as those that can help you manage risk on your operation. farmers.gov/protection-rec… 📸USDA Forest Service

Do you have questions about the recently announced $10 billion in direct payments to eligible agricultural producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)? Well, we have answers! fsa.usda.gov/resources/prog…

Have you tried letting chickens into your garden? It’s all about using your resources to improve soil health. Incorporating livestock can be difficult in a garden situation, but not impossible (as long as your location permits it). Do you incorporate livestock? Tell us more!

Since our founding on April 27, 1935, as the Soil Conservation Service, we've committed to helping people help the land. Today and into the future, we're committed to continuing that legacy by helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve air, water, soil, and habitat.

It’s our birthday!! I don’t know about you, but I think we look pretty great for 90! Here’s to many more decades helping farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners help the land.

We love getting outside and breathing in nature! Soil has a bacterium called Mycobacterium vaccae that has anti-inflammatory affects on our brains, positively impacting our health! Work in your garden or support local u-pick businesses to get into the dirt and reduce stress!

Hurricane season is right around the corner, officially beginning June 1 and running through November 30. We strongly encourage those of you in hurricane-prone areas to gear up now for the 2025 season. Are you prepared? farmers.gov/blog/usda-enco…

Voluntary conservation has been our guiding principle since our founding. Why? Because it works! We work with you to implement solutions tailored to your operation. No mandates, just science-based assistance. Reach out and see how we can help. nrcs.usda.gov/contact/find-a…

It is National Soil Health Day, and we are digging into the undie-cover work of soil microbes! That’s right it is time to Soil Your Undies. We know... we just had to go and make learning about soil weird, but we promise it is fun. Here's how to do it:

Did you know that microgreen production qualifies you for certain USDA programs? If you're a microgreen grower, don’t hesitate to reach out to your USDA Service Center to learn how to become established as a farm and explore program possibilities!

Reminder for oyster producers: we’re hosting a webinar with details about our shellfish crop insurance program this Wednesday from 4-5 pm ET. Sign up and join us: rma.usda.gov/news-events/ev…