Programs

The Trust has programs that:

• Demonstrate when agriculture and conservation thrive together, agricultural profitability is enhanced and conservation of natural resources and societal benefits are realized.
• Complement and enhance other land protection options currently available.
• Assist beginning farmers and ranchers in acquiring land in exchange for implementing conservation practices.
• Acquire interest in land through easement or fee title acquisition.
• Promote appropriate long-term land use planning and protection of unique or threatened areas, such as along the Missouri River corridor.
• Provide better protection to wetlands and their watersheds by providing incentives to producers for boundary and cross fencing, seeding, wetland restoration and creation.
• Assist with incentives for producers enrolled in certain farm bill programs.
• Provide better understanding of conservation and agricultural roles in North Dakota’s youth and adults through educational books, demonstrations, tours, workshops, and camps.