Nevada County Resource Conservation District

FREE Compost and Biochar

Nevada County is hosting a compost and biochar giveaway 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at two locations: 12622 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley and 23818 Timber Ridge Drive, Auburn (near Lake of the Pines).

BIOCHAR Distribution

Get ready for your biochar delivery!

Livestock Fuel Management

Best Management Practices For Targeted Grazing in the Sierra Nevada Foothills

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NCRCD launches Nevada County PBA

We are pleased to announce the launch of Nevada County’s own Prescribed Burn Association, committed to supporting community-based prescribed burning.

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…

September 17, 2025: Farm Day 2025

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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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

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FREE Compost and Biochar

BIOCHAR Distribution

Livestock Fuel Management

Nevada County
Resource Conservation District

NCRCD launches Nevada County PBA

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

September 17, 2025: Farm Day 2025

CAL FIRE Funds Goatgrass and Scotch Broom Fuel Reduction

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Equipment to Rent or Borrow

Upcoming RX Fire Courses

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In the News

Join the Nevada County PBA

FARM TRAIL MAP

Prescribed Fire Education Programs

Manure Exchange Program

Forest Management for Small Parcels

Request for Proposals

Board Meetings

FREE Compost and Biochar

BIOCHAR Distribution

Livestock Fuel Management

Nevada CountyResource Conservation District

NCRCD launches Nevada County PBA

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

September 17, 2025: Farm Day 2025

CAL FIRE Funds Goatgrass and Scotch Broom Fuel Reduction

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