Engaging family forest landowners in the missouri and mississippi river hill regions of missouri

The University of Missouri System, doing business as the Curators of the University of Missouri, received a $226,550 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The 3-year award period runs from August 15, 2023 to September 30, 2026. The funding will support the University's efforts to engage family forest landowners in the Missouri and Mississippi River Hill regions of Missouri through conservation technical assistance, outreach, and education. Key services to be provided include promoting sustainable agriculture practices, delivering hands-on technical guidance, and facilitating implementation of soil, water, and wildlife habitat conservation treatments on private agricultural lands. The award builds on the University's extensive experience partnering with USDA and other federal agencies to provide specialized research, technical services, and product development in areas like environmental science, natural resources, and community outreach.