Private landowners, tribes, land trusts and other groups wanting to restore and protect critical agricultural lands at a minimum of 15 contiguous acres through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are encouraged to join this free webinar. Farm seekers, real estate professionals, farmer focused educators as well as local food supporters will also benefit from learning about this program and financial assistance is available to landowners interested in estate, and legacy planning.

“For over 25 years, NRCS has worked with landowners in Arkansas to protect their wetlands and agricultural lands,” said Mike Sullivan, NRCS state conservationist in Arkansas. “Conservation easements are important tools for people who are trying to improve soil health, water and air quality and wildlife habitat on their land.”

ACEP aids landowners and eligible entities helping conserve, restore and protect wetlands and productive agricultural lands and grasslands. NRCS accepts ACEP applications…