TEMPLE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
“We know that America’s producers know the land the best and are the best stewards,” said NRCS State Conservationist Kristy Oates in Texas. “We encourage producers interested in conserving natural resources and keeping their operations productive, profit able and sustainable for future generations to contact their lo- cal NRCS office."
While NRCS accepts applications year-round, interested agricultural producers in Texas should apply by Nov. 13, 2026 to be considered for fiscal year 2027 funding. Programs include:
