NRCS Programs for Pollinators
The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers both technical and financial assistance to producers to help them implement habitat enhancement projects for pollinators on their land. We will go through a brief overview of the programs that are available, look at some sample practices, and provide information on how to apply for assistance.
Annie Young-Mathews is a District Conservationist with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) based in Waldport and covering Lincoln and west Lane Counties. Annie has been working for NRCS for 10 years as a Conservation Agronomist, with expertise in native plant propagation, growing native plants for seed, pollinator habitat enhancements, cover crops, and soil health. Annie has a BS in Biology from the University of Oregon and an MS in Horticulture & Agronomy from UC Davis.