Conservation Stewardship Program
Who it's for
Farmers and ranchers
What landowners get
Financial assistance in the form of incentive or enhancement payments, or cost share; technical assistance
What landowners do
Conserve and enhance natural resources on working agricultural lands
Land types covered
Cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture, and rangeland as well as forested land that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation
Key Documents
News & Publications
10/14/2008
New Conservation Incentives for Private Forest Owners
10/14/2008
What's in the 2008 Farm Bill for Family Forest Owners?
06/23/2008
2008 Farm Bill Brings Opportunities, Disappointments
04/21/2008
Conservation Briefs
10/09/2007
Conservation Legislative Update
Related Topics
Cropland Resources
A number of incentive programs offered by the USDA can help landowners address conservation challenges associated with cropland such as soil erosion and nutrient run-off.
Farm Bill Programs
The suite of programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture helps farmers, ranchers and other private landowners meet environmental challenges on their property through funding and technical assistance.
Forestland Resources
Several incentive programs are available to landowners to help balance conservation with other objectives of forest land ownership.
Grazing Land Resources
U. S. Department of Agriculture programs provide resources for a variety of conservation practices that restore habitat, streams and rivers or that can assist landowners in dealing with nutrient run-off from livestock operations.
