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The Regenerative Pilot Program is making headlines. We’re addressing whole-farm resource concerns and putting farmers first to support production of and access to American-grown whole foods.

Are you looking to implement conservation practices on your land through one of our longstanding programs or the new Regenerative Pilot Program? Producers nationwide can apply for the current round of funding through Thursday, Jan. 15. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

USDA Launches New Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, dedicating $700 million to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

Meet Iowa farmer Brian Noonan. With help from NRCS, he has turned his family’s 480-acre farm into a diverse and sustainable operation.  From rotational grazing to planting windbreaks, his efforts are improving soil, water, and wildlife habitat. nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/…

Conservation planners understand each producer has unique challenges to their operations. Comprehensive conservation plans can increase overall effectiveness of the practices because they are implemented more strategically: nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/… @IowaNRCS

After 90 yrs, conservation planning still the heart of @USDA_NRCS collaboration w/farmers & rural landowners. In IA, we planned conservation on more than 2 mil acres last year! farmprogress.com/conservation-a… @FarmersGov @IADeptAg @NACDconserve

Key to our 90-year history was the establishment of the conservation planning process by Hugh Hammond Bennett. Many of his ideas and principles about its critical role have withstood the test of time and still greatly inform our work today. nrcs.usda.gov/our-agency/new…

Agriculture has changed a lot over the years, but America remains a nation sustained by agriculture and family farms. This summer, we want to highlight how things have changed on your operation over the years in our #ThenAndNow campaign. Take part:nrcs.usda.gov/our-agency/new…

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:

It’s National Soil Health Day – a day to recognize the power of healthy soil in supporting our food supply. @USDA_NRCS works with producers nationwide to build healthier soils through practices like cover crop, no-till, and crop rotation, because when soil thrives, so do we.

Agriculture has changed a lot over the years, but America remains a nation sustained by agriculture and family farms. This summer, we want to highlight how things have changed on your operation over the years in our #ThenAndNow campaign. Take part:nrcs.usda.gov/our-agency/new…

Pulling over for a picnic! Did you know that one-third of the food we eat depends on pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles? Let’s raise a juice box for our farm-field heroes! #PollinatorWeek

Buckle up, Pollinator Week is here! Join us for The Great Pollinator Road Trip June 16-22, as we hit the road and make scenic stops to celebrate the vital role pollinators play in our world. Follow along and see how these tiny travelers keep our world blooming. #PollinatorWeek

We are udderly committed to helping dairy farmers milk the most out of our conservation practices as we celebrate National Dairy Month and National Milk Day. Installing a lighting system made things whey better for this dairy operation.

Improving Energy Efficiency in Iowa | Farms.com farms.com/news/improving…

Land Stewardship Leadership Academy Holds Graduation morningagclips.com/land-stewardsh…