USDA Reports on Status and Trends of Conservation Programs

A new report available from USDA’s Economic Research Service provides a broad overview of major USDA conservation programs that assist agricultural producers with improving soil health, wildlife habitat, and water and air quality. The 24-page report, Status and Trends of USDA Conservation Programs, 2002–2025, focuses on Farm Bill conservation programs over the past four Farm Bills and provides historical context regarding how these programs have been implemented under the 2018 Farm Bill. These programs include the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and the Conservation Stewardship Program, as well as smaller programs.

Related ATTRA publication: Federal Working Lands Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and Ranching