Who Needs A Plan?

Every landowner, operator, or producer responsible for managing privately-owned lands, and who is interested in natural resource stewardship, should have a conservation plan for each property he/she manages. These plans provide valuable information for making operational business decisions, and offer a number of potential benefits, including:

• Establishing an implementation schedule that fits the farmer’s timetable and resources
• Improving the farmer’s bottom line
• Complying with environmental regulations and USDA compliance requirements
• Increasing the overall effectiveness of the recommended conservation practices
• Improving water quality on the land and in the watershed
• Improving wildlife habitat
• Adapting to the changing needs or goals of the farm or ranch
• Marketing advantages through demonstrated sustainability