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Welcome to the NRCS Ohio state web site. This site provides information on NRCS programs, news and events, office locations, conservation assistance and planning, and other information of interest to Ohio residents and partners.

Terry J. Cosby, State Conservationist

		Funding Available for Water Quality Conservation in Three Priority Watersheds State Conservationist Terry J. Cosby announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving three impaired waterways in Ohio. NRCS will manage the initiative by making financial assistance available to farmers and forest landowners in three priority watersheds. “The National Water Quality Initiative will further NRCS’s partnership efforts to improve water quality using voluntary actions on private lands,” State Conservationist Cosby said. “This initiative is a focused approach in three priority areas facing significant natural resource challenges. It bolsters the positive results of landscape conservation initiatives NRCS and its partners already have underway. All applications for funding consideration, during this fiscal year, must be received by June 15, 2012. More informatio
		NRCS Provides Funding for Agricultural Producers to Improve the Great Lakes Basin More than $24 million is available to agricultural producers and landowners to improve and protect the waters and resources in the Great Lakes Basin, announced Terry Cosby, State Conservationist for NRCS. Applications to install specific conservation practices through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) are being accepted for priority ranking through June 8, 2012. Producers can apply at their local USDA office for funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP), and the Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTAP). NRCS specialists provide farmers with technical assistance to help determine the best conservation practices to improve and protect the resources on their land. More information
		Special Conservation Program for Organic Growers Available Now Help from conservation planners can improve the environmental sustainability of an organic farm. NRCS conservation planners can advise growers on improving soil health, creating efficient irrigation systems, and managing nutrients. Conservation program funds are also available to start using conservation practices. A special pool of money is dedicated for conservation on organic farms. Learn more about the help NRCS offers organic farmers here on our website. Applications submitted by organic farmers for conservation program funds will be selected June 1, 2012. More information
		New Electronic Resource The Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Compass was recently released to help people learn more about USDA’s support of local and regional food through the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. The Compass is an online multi-media narrative with stories, pictures and video about USDA’s support for local and regional food systems and an interactive map of USDA-supported local and regional food activities in all 50 states. With the Compass, you can navigate USDA resources for local and regional food; meet farmers, ranchers, businesses and communities in your state that are participating in local food chains; and learn about local and regional food projects across the country. More Information