National Association of Conservation Districts

Groups Call for Climate-Smart Investments, Including Broadband
The National Milk Producers Federation and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives led a coalition of 12 agricultural and conservation organizations in a letter on investments. They’re advocating for significant new funding for climate-smart agricultural practices that can help farmers to build on their environmental stewardship leadership. The ...
USDA Announce Cosby as NRCS Chief
USDA Announce Cosby as NRCS Chief
On Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of Terry Cosby to serve as chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Cosby began his career with USDA in 1979 as a student trainee in Iowa. Over Cosby's 42 years with the agency, he has served in numerous capacities, most recently, Acting Chief of NRCS and State Conservationist for Ohio ...
NACD Supports CRP Changes
NACD Supports CRP Changes
On Wednesday, the National Association of Conservation Districts threw its support behind changes to the CRP program. The changes announced by Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack program include adjusting rental rates and introducing a variety of incentive payments, including a climate incentive payment. Vi ...