Increase agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality and quantity, rangeland forage balance and grazing distribution, and land protection on private lands in the state of kansas

This $2,754,808.00 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is funded through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.924). The award, with a performance period from September 15, 2023 to September 30, 2026, is to the non-profit organization Pheasants Forever, Inc. to increase agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality and quantity, rangeland forage balance and grazing distribution, and land protection on private lands in the state of Kansas. Pheasants Forever, Inc. has an extensive history of providing wetlands conservation, wildlife habitat restoration, conservation planning, and agricultural support services through federal grant programs. The organization frequently partners with state wildlife agencies, land trusts, and other conservation groups as either a prime or sub-recipient on these types of projects.