USDA/NRCS Partnership

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The Coos County Conservation District (CCCD) collaborates closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the primary conservation agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NRCS is responsible for implementing Farm Bill Programs as mandated by Congress and for offering technical assistance on conservation practices.

As a non-regulatory agency, NRCS provides voluntary, request-based services. A key factor in the success of NRCS is its Conservation Planning assistance. In Coos County, the Conservation District and NRCS partner to establish conservation goals, work directly with landowners, and offer various services, including educational workshops, to support conservation efforts in our community.

History

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was founded in 1935 as the Soil Conservation Service in response to the Dust Bowl. In 1937, the first county Conservation District was established to bridge federal resources with local farmers. Since then, nearly 3,000 Conservation Districts have been formed nationwide, including the ten county Conservation Districts in New Hampshire.

Working Together

The partnership between the Coos County Conservation District (CCCD) and NRCS acknowledges that local conservation challenges and innovative projects often require more resources than a single landowner can provide. Therefore, collaboration and public support are essential. Together, CCCD and NRCS assist local landowners and county residents in implementing effective conservation practices.

While NRCS offers technical expertise, providing skilled soil conservationists, technicians, soil scientists, agronomists, engineers, economists, biologists, foresters, and other professionals, the Conservation District serves as the local connection, linking landowners and users to the services and support offered by NRCS.

NRCS services include:

Conservation Problem Solving

Collecting and Assessing Natural Resources Data

Providing Natural Resource Information and Education

  • NRCS Technical Standards and Specifications
  • Conservation Education
  • Conservation Methods and Evaluations

Visit the NRCS website for more information about the conservation programs they provide.