Survey aims to help USDA understand landowner conservation choices

WASHINTON STATE–The Natural Resources Conservation Service If you are a grazing or forest landowner or manager, you may be asked this summer to participate in a survey designed to help the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) improve the financial and technical services it offers grazing and forest landowners.

A joint project between NRCS and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS) is aimed at understanding why people choose to use or not use different conservation practices.

“By responding to this survey, you also help document the ongoing stewardship of America’s agricultural producers and forest land managers,” said NRCS Chief Terry Cosby.

NASS began surveying more than 40,000 grazing and forest operations in June 2024. Respondents are encouraged to participate online but may also respond through the mail or by sending a fax.