Helping People Help the Land

A landscape in which a productive agricultural sector
and a high-quality environment are both achieved.

Indiana Watersheds Included in New Mississippi River Basin Initiative Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 41 watersheds in 12 states will be part of a new initiative to improve water quality and the overall health of the Mississippi River Basin. Six Indiana watersheds were selected for participation, ultimately bringing Farm Bill dollars to Hoosier landowners through partnership projects.  More Information - Indiana More Information on the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative

2008 Farm Bill Information Available The conservation provisions in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) will provide conservation opportunities for farmers for years to come. The new provisions build on the conservation gains made by farmers through the 1985, 1996, and 2002 Farm Bills. Program fact sheets are available online.  More Information on 2008 Farm Bill NEW! 2008 Farm Bill Brochure and Inserts Online

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

Last Modified 01/19/2010