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To protect topsoil by limiting conversion to non-agricultural uses

To encourages farmers and ranchers to adopt practices that reduce environmental and resource problems

To conduct research on a wide variety of topics, including soil and water conservation

To provide various technical services to help producers participate in environmental and conservation programs, such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and the Wetland Reserve Program

NRCS provides technical assistance, conducts soil surveys, and assesses erosion factors in order to promote conservation of soil and water

To address critical soil, water, and related natural resource concerns through 10-15 year rental agreements to convert environmentally sensitive agricultural acreage to permanent cover crops

To promote conservation of soil and water through cost-share agreements

To finance expenditures for water conservation measures to conserve endangered salmon runs

To provide cost-share payments and loans to producers to conserve ground and surface water supplies

To provide cost-share assistance for conservation practices that improve water management, water quality, and erosion control