 Ag News for America States whose Conservation Districts receive a reasonable level of States operational funding are able to help deliver more financial and programmatic assistance to farmers and landowners/operators, not just in partnership with the USDA NRCS but from many other public and private sources as well. Grants which many times are poorly funded and short in duration do not provide the type of assistance that builds trust and effectiveness. They also do not encourage employees to stay for the long term and to become more proficient in their duties. Underfunding of Conservation Districts puts Michigan at a distinct disadvantage in the effort to address natural resource concerns affecting our soil, water, animals, plants and air. Michigan cannot meet its environmental goals without a strong, locally led conservation delivery system.
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