Natural Resources Conservation Service

Delaware

United States Department of Agriculture

Conservation Assistance Available to Help You Reach Your Stewardship Goals

Financial and technical assistance are available to help Delaware agricultural producers improve the health and productivity of their agricultural land. Contact you local USDA Service Center to apply today.

$50 Million Available for Racial Justice and Equity Agreements

USDA is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers.

Delaware STC Kasey Taylor visits with urban farmer Matthew Williams in Wilmington.

Poultry House Remediation: Out with the Old

Many of the poultry houses that dot the Delaware countryside represent the robust industry in the state. But a portion of them remain vacant. Unless they are properly remediated, abandoned chicken houses can become an eye sore and a source for potential nutrient leaching. Learn more.

Vacant poultry house prior to remediation. Photo credit, Jim LeCates

USDA to Invest $15 Million in Innovative Conservation Projects

CIG is a competitive program supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to address our nation's water quality, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations.

NRCS is investing $15 million in the future of conservation

$2 Million in Cooperative Agreements Available

USDA is announcing the second year of funding opportunities for cooperative agreements that support the growing urban agriculture movement and reduce food waste.