South Dakota NRCS Partnerships

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is the national organization for 3,000 local conservation districts across the country.  Conservation districts are local units of government responsible for the soil and water conservation work within their boundaries.  The district's role is to increase voluntary conservation practices among farmers, ranchers and other land users.

The National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) is a coalition of state conservation agencies across the country.  Conservation districts are local units of government responsible for the soil and water conservation work within their boundaries.  The districts' role is to increase voluntary conservation practices among farmers, ranchers and other land users.

Other Partner Links

• South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts (SDACD)
• Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
• Rural Development (RD)
• Technical Service Provider

Other Partners

Local communities                                      Professional societies
State and federal agencies                          NRCS Earth Team volunteers                    
Agricultural and environmental groups         Conservation organizations
Agribusiness                                         Universities

Our Customers

• Farmers and ranchers                                
• Other land decision makers
• Other Federal agencies
• Local and State governments
• International governments
• Rural and urban communities
• Water management groups
• Other individuals. groups, and associations
• And ultimately, every water user and food consumer in the Nation