Protect the Land
Learn how to protect your land through conservation easements, stewardship, and regenerative practices.
Easements and Conservation
A farmland conservation easement is a tool that can be used to ensure your land stay open and available for farming purposes while also protecting the lands natural resources. It can also be a useful tool in the farmland transition process. Learn more about farmland conservation from the resources below.
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Agricultural Conservations Easements
AFT's fact sheet on conservation easements
Read the Fact Sheet
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Farmland Conservation Process
An example of a step-by-step checklist for conserving farmland in Saratoga County
Read Saratoga PLAN's checklist
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Conservation Planning
Create a management plan to protect soil, water, animals, plants, and air
Learn about working with NCRS
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Land Justice Guide
Learn more about different easements and land transfer methods
Read the Land for Good Guide
Work with a your local NRCS Office and your local Land Trusts near you to discuss conservations options
Land Stewardship
As a landowner there is a responsibility to take care of the land and ensure it is healthy for the next generation to enjoy. Learn more about sustainable farming practices and methods of soil health that protect the lands natural resources below.
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Principals for High Functioning Soils
Understand the four core principals of soil health.
Read the Factsheet
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Healthy Productive Soils
A checklist of the different soil management practices on farmland.
Read NCRS's checklist
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Basics & Benefits of Soil
Explain the benefits of healthy soil and touch on the the four key principles of soil health.
Read NRCS's Factsheet on Soil
Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)
The National Resource Conservation Services is the USDA's primary private lands conservation agency that provides one-on-one, personalized technical assistance for better management of your farm. NRCS staff can offer support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on how to conserve the nation’s soil, water, air, and other natural resources. Contact your local office for support or more information on their voluntary conservation programs and initiatives to help support sustainable farming practice, land management and stewardship.
Get Support
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Centers (NRCS) staff can offer support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on how to conserve the nation’s soil, water, air, and other natural resources. Contact your local office for support or more information on their voluntary conservation programs.
