Purpose is to accelerate and ensure that needed technical assistance associated with the admin and field work necessary to implement the farm bill programs occurs in a timely and effective manner in…

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) a $1,299,675 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) effective September 16, 2025, through September 29, 2029. This award funds technical assistance services to support the implementation of Farm Bill programs across Louisiana. LDAF will deliver conservation planning, technical expertise, and field-based support to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations to facilitate timely and effective administration of Farm Bill conservation initiatives. The cooperative agreement ensures that locally-based, professionally-skilled conservationists provide one-on-one conservation planning assistance and proven conservation technologies to land users throughout the state.

The award supports NRCS's broader mission of advancing soil health, water management, erosion control, and sustainable agricultural practices by establishing a network of technical resources in Louisiana. As part of the Soil and Water Conservation program portfolio, which distributed $1.57 billion across 5,601 awards since 2004, this agreement contributes to conservation efforts focused on protecting natural resources, enhancing land productivity, and ensuring compliance with conservation standards. LDAF will serve as the direct grant recipient and primary service delivery vehicle, operating through its Central Depository Account Division to coordinate technical assistance and ensure compliance with federal recordkeeping requirements.

Purpose is to accelerate and ensure that needed technical assistance associated with the admin and field work necessary to implement the farm bill programs occurs in a timely and effective manner in louisiana