Nevada County Resource Conservation District

Nevada County is securing the 'Future of Ag' with $500,000 grant for conservation planning - September 9, 2024

Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) and the County of Nevada have come together to secure a historic $500,000, 3-year planning grant through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program. This grant is part of the California Strategic Growth Council's (SGC) more than $116…

CAL FIRE Funds Goatgrass and Scotch Broom Fuel Reduction

NCRCD was awarded a Wildfire Prevention Grant from CAL FIRE to use prescribed fire to reduce fuel hazard on two ranches impacted by highly flammable invasive grasses and scotch broom.

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See what the Nevada County Resource Conservation District has been working on!

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Join the Nevada County PBA

NCRCD is pleased to announce the launch of Nevada County’s own Prescribed Burn Association (PBA)

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Advisory Program

The purpose of the Advisory Visit Program is to provide contact with landowners who are interested in natural resources management on their property.

FARM TRAIL MAP

For an even more up-to-date listing of farms in Nevada County, visit Nevada County Food & Farm Directory - Sierra Harvest

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Prescribed Fire Education Programs

Nevada County RCD offers a free prescribed fire education program to the community. We provide a variety of courses and hands-on workshops on the basics of prescribed burning. The idea is that you can…

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Manure Exchange Program

The Manure Exchange Program helps connect farmers, gardeners, and landowners seeking manure/compost with local livestock owners and managers.

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Forest Management for Small Parcels

This manual you will help you determine the proper approach to forest management on your small acreage, maintaining healthy trees and defensible space around your home.

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Request for Proposals

Requests will be posted here. Manager@ncrcd.org

Board Meetings

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Living in the Foothills Guide to Living in the Western Nevada County

September 17, 2025: Farm Day 2025

Livestock Fuel Management