Chief Bettencourt is “Dishin’ the Dirt” on how rotational grazing helped a Missouri cow/calf operation improve the health of their animals and pastures. Rotational grazing allows pastures to rest and recover, promoting healthier forage growth, improving soil health and more.

RMA invites producers in hurricane prone areas to attend a webinar on May 14 to learn how hurricane and tropical storm crop insurance works following a qualifying storm. Want to add it to your calendar? https://t.co/kRckxSPbfO

Last Friday, new NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt visited her team in Virginia, where staff use every tool available through the Farm Bill to support and strengthen the state's agriculture and economy, putting Farmers First.

Agriculture Resource Recovery Day is underway. Farmers and agribusinesses that were impacted by Helene in Southwest Virginia - there are assistance programs available to help you. Mountain View Baptist Church, 112 Mountain View Rd, Independence, Va. Here until 7pm.

Come join our team! We are currently recruiting recent graduates and student trainees for multiple positions across the commonwealth. Recent Grad- Soil Conservationist Student Trainee-Soil Conservationist and Civil/Ag Engineering https://t.co/aX7Fk42z1K https://t.co/BNn6j7KkdT

If your farm or agribusiness suffered losses due to Hurricane Helene, join us for an upcoming Agriculture Recovery Resource Day. The first event will be held on October 29 in Southwest Virginia, with others to follow. For additional information, visit https://t.co/R6shQ5XAmC

VA NRCS announced May 02, 2025 as the cutoff date for disaster assistance applications for FY25 funding through the EQIP program. We will administer ACT NOW authority for EQIP Classic and IRA to process eligible applications. For more information, visit https://t.co/DBrwaJeHFL

We are announcing Oct. 11 close of business as the batching date by which all FY2025 applications for ACEP, CSP, EQIP and RCPP must be received by local NRCS Service Centers. Conservation programs help address local natural resource issues. Learn more at https://t.co/cTQTVxbcbl

Funding is now available for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for FY 2025. NRCS accepts applications year-round, but those interested should apply by Oct. 4 and Dec. 20 to be considered for the two state-led funding cycles. Learn more: https://t.co/fXDWIirWH3

Dr. Edwin Martinez Martinez, Virginia State Conservationist participated in the Virginia Climate Smart Commodities Forum at VSU. This event connected USDA project leaders with the conservation community and enhanced collaboration with partners. #climatesmart #agriculture #nrcs

@NRCS_VA is accepting applications for the Joint Chiefs' Archer Knob Project. Applications are due July 15, 2024. To learn more, please visit the link below. https://t.co/42iPUGUKpx

Nicknamed “nature’s kidneys,” wetlands filter excess nutrients, contain floodwater, store carbon, and provide valuable habitat. Learn about how NRCS can help you harness wetlands’ conservation superpowers. #AmericanWetlandMonth #WetlandWednesday https://t.co/S4LBTbB6Zw

Happy World Bee Day! These friendly creatures & other pollinators contribute to 35% of the world's total crop production. Visit the link below to learn more about USDA's support for bees. https://t.co/fTtZEWRy83

The Virginia National Resources Inventory grazing teams completed the annual sampling protocol training near Rustburg Virginia. The teams will complete multiple sampling segments in their areas for NRI data to add to the grazing land database during the spring and summer months.

Earth Day is a day to recognize the best stewards of our land. America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are uniquely positioned to deliver climate solutions through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Mitigation Activities. #EarthDay

We’re hiring here at the state office in Richmond. We are looking for the next great State Conservation Engineer to lead our engineering program throughout the commonwealth. Recruitment period for current and non federal candidates is open until 4/17. https://t.co/xn1ci5CaCn

We had a strong presence at the 2020 Farmers Cooperative field day this past Saturday in Halifax. Agronomists Chris Lawrence and Lydia Fitzgerald provided hands-on education about soil health. To learn more about the co-op, visit https://t.co/aKLYzN1eX1

Our VA NRCS State Conservationist, Dr. Edwin Martinez Martinez, signed the charter at the Silver Jackets Charter Signing event for the team's recommitment to their mission. Silver Jackets, supported by @USACEHQ, facilitate sustainable actions to reduce state flood risks.

You’ve marked your calendars for #AgCensus data release at noon ET on Feb. 13, next join @usda_nass on X for a Stat Chat Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. ET. Use #StatChat to ask questions about ag census data! https://t.co/gmNkGaEtqT

Join @USDA at https://t.co/a3EuTrKmMT Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m. EST to watch the 2022 #AgCensus Data Release Event! Hear data highlights & remarks from @SecVilsack, Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, and NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer