USDA'S NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE UNVEILS NEW CONSERVATION PRIORITIES TO KEEP WORKING LANDS IN WORKING HANDS

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Ohio office issued the following news release:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is putting farmers first and reaffirming this commitment by updating its strategic priorities, motto and mission and vision statements for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These updates complement NRCS's historic role in providing practical, voluntary, and locally led conservation solutions for producers.

"We are reaffirming NRCS's role as the trusted, boots-on-the-ground conservation partner for America's farmers, ranchers and private landowners," said NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley. "The updated motto, mission, and vision statement...