To increase applied conservation and assist more farmers within the district

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Capitol Conservation District a $268,894 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award funds increased applied conservation practices and technical assistance delivery to expand the district's capacity to serve farmers and private landowners within its service area in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. The district will provide conservation planning, technical expertise, and implementation support designed to help agricultural producers adopt sustainable practices aligned with federal conservation priorities.

As a local government entity, Capitol Conservation District will deliver one-on-one conservation planning and technical assistance to private landowners and farmers within its jurisdiction, consistent with NRCS program objectives to support erosion control, water management, and climate-smart agriculture. The five-year cooperative agreement positions the district to advance soil and water conservation initiatives while building local capacity for sustainable land and resource management across its service territory.