NRCS accepting applications for Community Agriculture Initiative

Press release

BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the Community Agriculture Initiative.

The initiative supports the conservation efforts of Montana’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners from small acreage to large. NRCS accepts applications year-round, but applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by Feb. 14, 2023.

“Agricultural producers of all sizes provide local, nutritious food to their communities. Through this initiative, NRCS is prioritizing assistance to first foods efforts, farm to table projects, and many othe...