Soil Conservation Service

The Soil Conservation Service (SCS), now part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), was established in the United States in the 1930s to combat soil erosion and promote sustainable land use. It provides technical assistance, research, and education to farmers and landowners to help them conserve soil, water, and other natural resources. The agency focuses on practices like contour farming, crop rotation, and reforestation to prevent erosion, improve soil health, and enhance agricultural productivity, ultimately supporting environmental conservation and resilience against natural disasters.