To increase capacity to provide TA support to nrcs clients in yolo county and to provide conservation assistance, project/program MA nagement and monitoring assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $125,000 Cooperative Agreement grant under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912) to the Yolo County Resource Conservation District. The purpose of this award is to increase the district's capacity to provide technical assistance support to NRCS clients in Yolo County, California and to deliver conservation assistance, project/program management, and monitoring support. The award period runs from August 8, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is a comprehensive federal grant program that promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals. This award will enable the Yolo County Resource Conservation District to enhance its conservation efforts and provide critical support to local landowners in implementing innovative practices to improve soil health, manage water resources, and advance climate-smart agriculture in the region.