NRCS-New Jersey

NRCS New Jersey provides the state's farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put #conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations too. Check us out! youtu.be/b37NlnrxFpk?fe… .@USDA_NRCS

🚨 USDA is taking action to heighten national wildfire readiness. Today, @SecRollins issued a memo directing @forestservice to accelerate community-focused risk reduction, and strengthen firefighter health and safety for the 2026 fire year. 🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/new…

We are putting America’s farmers first as a part of the solution to Make America Healthy Again. At NRCS, the Regenerative Pilot Program addresses whole-farm resource concerns through voluntary regenerative agriculture conservation plans. Learn more at nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes sure family farms stay family farms with big changes to estate taxes. @USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce recently joined @jesseallenag on @AoA_TalkShow to discuss how the OBBBA is helping farmers pass their operations to the next generation.

One of our top priorities is preserving and protecting agricultural land, and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program plays a major role in our effort to preserve farmland. Apply by May 29 to enroll your land nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

As NRCS celebrates 91 years of conservation, Chief Bettencourt reaffirms the agency’s core mission of empowering farmers to manage working lands to improve productivity and prosperity through practical resource management.

In this week’s Fridays on the Farm, visit Moonshot Farm in New Jersey. This farm is blooming in more ways than one, growing over 150 varieties of flowers on just under 10 acres while making impressive strides in sustainability and agricultural innovation. farmers.gov/blog/fridays-o…

Now that spring has sprung, many Americans will soon enjoy spending time in their backyards, knee deep in soil. Gardening is therapeutic but can also be challenging in knowing how to maintain your soil, how much to water and weed -- and how to protect your garden from pests and animals. See how raised beds can help your garden grow. scientificdiscoveries.ars.usda.gov/tellus/stories… #NationalGardenMonth

📢 Big News for Local Food! @USDA just announced $32.4M in grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to help grow and strengthen local + regional food systems across the country! Apply by June 5, 2026. bit.ly/4ttsBiS

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE 🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program closes 4/17/26. Row crop producers can apply online with a Login.gov account ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

Now proudly serving farmers of the sea 🫡🐟 Today marks a new era of seafood policy with USDA's newly announced Office of Seafood. Through this new office, American fishermen will be recognized by USDA as a key part of the American food supply. This action supports @POTUS' EO of Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness and plays an important role in coordinating with @CommerceGov in the development of the America First Seafood Strategy. 🔗 usda.gov/seafood

Small agricultural operations need risk protection, too. Micro Farm is a crop insurance option that provides coverage on your farm with up to $350,000 in revenue from agricultural commodities. Learn more at rma.usda.gov/about-crop-ins….

Today we give the biggest thanks to America’s egg farmers who donated more than 9.7M eggs to food banks across the country, helping deliver nutritious, high-quality protein to families through the spring holiday season. Wishing all a blessed Easter filled with the warmth of Spring!

Adding a roof over your waste management or agrichemical handling facility can play a vital role in protecting the environment. Learn how @USDA_NRCS helped Andrea McGuyrk Rigdon protect water quality, improve waste management and reduce nutrient transport on her Maryland farm.

Dianne Hemry’s family has owned the same land in the Smoky Hills of Kansas since 1906. Now, through an Agricultural Land Easement and our Agricultural Conservation Easement Program her nearly 300 acres will be protected for generations to come. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1c2189…

Michael Catalano used to suffer washouts on his New Jersey farm every time it rained. So he worked with @usda_NRCS to build a grassed waterway and implement the mulching practice to keep the land from washing away.

Agriculture isn’t at odds with conservation. Chief Bettencourt recently joined @Gabby_Hoffman, journalist and host of @DConservPodcast, for a conversation about about NRCS initiatives, the future of conservation, @USDA key priorities, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=I4XWea…

Through a conservation easement, John Cannon hopes that his farm near Mobile, Alabama, will continue to be a respite for deer, wild turkey and migrating waterfowl.

Farmers Market season is back! 🥬 We’re gathering vital stats across all 50 states to help shape the future of local and organic food systems nationwide. If you produce or sell local food, make sure your operation is counted! Mark your calendars: 🗓️Organic Survey: Due May 29 🗓️Local Food Marketing Practices Survey: Due June 30 Respond online or by mail: portal.agcounts.usda.gov

🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. For information on how to apply, eligible commodities and payment calculations ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

A big thank you to @NationalFFA for developing the future leaders our industry needs! USDA is committed to helping the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and all of those who are supporting that righteous work. Keep growing, learning, and inspiring! 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾 #FFAWeek2026