Indiana natural resources conservation service has the need for skilled technical assistance for timely delivery of the USDA farm bill conservation programs: conservation reserve program - CRP.

Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a division of Miami County, Indiana, received a $649,500 Cooperative Agreement from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) effective September 17, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2030. This award funds technical assistance and program delivery support to accelerate implementation of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP, CFDA 10.069), a voluntary USDA initiative that contracts with landowners to implement conservation practices reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, and supporting wildlife habitat.

Under this agreement, Miami County SWCD will provide skilled technical assistance necessary to address workload backlogs and ensure timely delivery of CRP services in Indiana. The funded activities support the broader CRP mission by enabling the district to maintain capacity for conservation planning, practice certification, monitoring, and outreach to program participants. This award reflects the NRCS's investment in county-level conservation infrastructure, enabling local technical expertise to support landowners participating in voluntary conservation contracts over the five-year funding period.