TACD to Hold Annual Event in Johnson City

The 65th annual Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts (TACD) convention will be held in Johnson City March 1-3, 2009. Make your plans to attend now!

Tennessee Landowners Receive Higher Rates For Enrolling In Conservation Easement Program

Conservation Agency Increases Cost Share Payment Rate For Tennessee Landowners

NRCS in Tennessee is increasing the rate of EQIP cost share from 50-percent to 75-percent in fiscal year 2009. Interested landowners should contact NRCS to find out if they are eligible.

2008 FARM BILL

What do you know about the 2008 Farm Bill? The new Farm Bill is officially entitled “The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008,” and it increases funding for conservation programs overall.

Conservation ... Our Purpose. Our Passion.

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands-benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.

Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.