Welcome to the NRCS Colorado state website - Helping People Help the Land
 

	NRCS’ Captain Conservation partnered with Whole Foods to celebrate Earth Day. Kids of all ages were encouraged to be water wise and to get to know local farmers so that they can know more about their food and where it comes from.  New!
	Ogallala Aquifer, Lesser Prairie Chicken, Sage Grouse Initiatives Target Local Resource Concerns The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado recently announced that funding is available to help farmers and ranchers implement conservation practices, as part of the Ogallala Aquifer, Lesser Prairie Chicken, and Sage Grouse initiatives. These initiatives target efforts to address local resource concerns for important Colorado wildlife species, and water quality and quantity. NRCS accepts applications on an ongoing basis. There will be two funding cycles in 2012. The first funding cycle will be March 30, 2012 and the second will be June 1.
	Financial Assistance Available for Colorado’s Organic Producers   2012 application funding cycles are March 30, 2012 and June 1, 2012 The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced a funding opportunity for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. In 2012, approximately $300,000 is available to encourage more organic agriculture production in Colorado.

Notice to Hispanic or Women Farmers and Ranchers: COMPENSATION FOR CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION If you believe that USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more information go to www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429.  More information

This site provides information about NRCS conservation programs, news and events, and other information of interest to our partners and to Colorado residents.

Colorado NRCS State Office
Denver Federal Center
Building 56, Room 2604
PO Box 25426
Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: 720.544.2810  Fax: 720.544.2965
Contact the Colorado NRCS Webmaster

Last Modified: 05/04/2012