NRCS Programs

The USDA fact sheets described below were developed from a Conservation Innovation Grant with Virginia Tech titled, Demonstrating conversion of wildtype to novel endophyte fescue pastures for greater livestock performance and better environmental outcomes. Follow this link https://vaforages.org/resources/publications/ to the Publications tab to view the fact sheets and learn more about fescue toxicosis, fescue sampling, strategies for mitigation, conversion to […]

The grazing demonstration hosted at Ronnie Nuckols Farm as part of the Conservation Innovation Grant between VFGC and USDA-NRCS is now complete. The detailed case study summary report titled: Using Annual Forages and Improved Grazing Management to Build Soil Health and Improve System Performance, is available for download as a PDF document below. This report details how Ronnie collaborated with […]

The new Working Lands for Wildlife Program is officially open for enrollment at your local USDA-NRCS Service Center.  This is a statewide program putting the farmers production goals first and capitalizing naturally on the proven benefits to wildlife.  A true “Win – Win” situation.  This is a great opportunity for any farmer who is looking to establish some perennial summer […]