Natural Resources Conservation

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.

Its name was changed in 1994 during the Presidency of Bill Clinton to reflect its broader mission. It is a relatively small agency, currently comprising about 12,000 employees. Its mission is to improve, protect, and conserve natural resources on private lands through a cooperative partnership with local and state agencies. While its primary focus has been agricultural lands, it has made many technical contributions to soil surveying, classification and water quality improvement. One example is the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), set up to quantify the benefits of agricultural conservation efforts promoted and supported by programs in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill). NRCS is the leading agency in this project.

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Four or more years; Public; 41,674 students; $35,812 average out-state tuition; $11,648 average in-state tuition
Duke University Four or more years; Private not for profit; 14,350 students; $38,985 average out-state tuition; $38,985 average in-state tuition
University of California-Berkeley Four or more years; Public; 35,811 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition
University of California-Davis Four or more years; Public; 31,095 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition
Cornell University Four or more years; Private not for profit; 20,609 students; $39,450 average out-state tuition; $39,450 average in-state tuition
Finger Lakes Community College At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 6,605 students; $6,656 average out-state tuition; $3,328 average in-state tuition
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Four or more years; Public; 15,311 students; $24,700 average out-state tuition; $10,730 average in-state tuition