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The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides a variety of agency forms and free publications about conserving our natural resources.  To browse the list of available items, enter the title, a keyword (such as "water" or "soil"), or the publication/form number in the 'Search' box below.  To view the entire list, click on "Browse All".  Click here to review the "How To Order On-line" Fact Sheet.

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New and Featured Items
  
2024 Soils Planner
Back to the Basics - The NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division created this planner to spotlight the importance of basic soil survey information. The planner examines 12 soil properties and characteristics that soil scientists regularly observe and analyze and reveals why they are important to us.
A Guide to USDA Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
This guide can help you get started with USDA, whether you are new to farming, ranching, or forestry management, or just new to working with us. From farm loans to crop insurance, and conservation programs to disaster assistance, USDA is here to support you and your operation.
Ask NRCS-A Guide for Organic Producers
This bifold brochure bridges the terminology gap between NRCS assistance and Organic farmers. Nearly all kinds of NRCS assistance is applicable to organic operations, and this brochure should help both sides figure out how to discuss options. (2018)
Growing Organic: NRCS Assistance for Organic Farmers
Restricted to 990 for states; 180 for organic partners, 1 for public.. This beautifully illustrated 32 page publication visually depicts how NRCS can assist organic or transitioning growers. Many of these conservation practices are useful on all kinds of farms. (2017)
Supporting Americas Working Lands w/insert
Restricted to 750 for states, 300 for partners, 1 for public. This flagship brochure features NRCS’s topline messages and highlights the stewardship efforts of the farmers and ranchers doing the hard work to make good things happen for all of us. It showcases the important role their conservation efforts play in supporting America’s rural economies, its healthy ecosystems, and its consumer demand for fresh, local food. All while improving the quality of our air, water, soil, and habitat. (2018)


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