To leverage nrcs and eaec resources by developing a community-led conservation project to enable historically underserved producers and communities to access nrcs programs and services and learn of…

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $679,949 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to the East Arkansasenterprise Community, a non-profit organization based in Forrest City, Arkansas. The award, effective from August 14, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will enable the development of a community-led conservation project. The project aims to help historically underserved producers and communities access NRCS programs and services, as well as learn about potential career opportunities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. The Cooperative Agreement will leverage NRCS and East Arkansasenterprise Community's resources to deliver this community-based initiative.

To leverage nrcs and eaec resources by developing a community-led conservation project to enable historically underserved producers and communities to access nrcs programs and services and learn of potential career opportunities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.