Take Action

Do you farm or ranch and want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease? Take action by visiting your local NRCS office. Get Started with NRCS.

Steps to Assistance

  1. Visit your local NRCS field office to discuss your goals and work with staff on a conservation plan. Set up a free, no strings attached farm visit. Find your local field office on our Contacts page.

  2. Complete an application for financial assistance programs with the help of NRCS.

  3. As part of the application process, NRCS will verify your eligibility for conservation programs.

  4. NRCS ranks applications according to local resource concerns.

  5. Put conservation to work by signing a contract and implementing conservation practices.

FAQ’s

  • No. NRCS provides free, no obligation technical assistance or advice. 

  • An official tax ID (Social Security number or an employer ID), a property deed or lease agreement to show you have control of the property; and a farm tract number.

  • If you don’t have a farm tract number, you can get one from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Typically, the local FSA office is located in the same building as the local NRCS office. You only need a farm tract number if you’re interested in financial assistance.

  • No, a certain number of animals or operating acres is not required. NRCS can work with you to address resource concerns on various types and sizes of farms.

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