Technical & Cost-share Assistance

Federal and State Governments and other partner organizations have several programs to respond to a broad range of natural resource challenges faced by landowners. These programs help landowners to reduce soil erosion, protect and enhance wetlands and wildlife habitat, and promote forest and farmland productivity and protection. These challenges are addressed through land rentals, technical assistance, cost-shares, and incentive payments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers most of the available conservation and land stewardship programs for landowners and agricultural producers. For the latest conservation assistance programs authorized by the Farm Bill, see: USDA NRCS Farm Bill Conservation Programs

University of Florida Extension Publications

• Improving, Restoring, and Managing Wildlife Habitat in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Rural Landowners
• Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources on Rural Properties in Florida: Sources of Financial Assistance

State Agencies

• Florida Forest Service Landowner Assistance Programs
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Landowner Assistance Program

Federal Agencies

• USDA NRCS Farm Bill Conservation Programs
• USDA Farm Service Agency
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Assistance Programs
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners Program

Other Partners

• Landowner Assistance from Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists
• North Florida Prescribed Burn Association
• Northwest Florida Prescribed Burn Association