Whether you farm hundreds of acres or steward a few, the district can help you put conservation to work—at little or no cost. Below is what we offer. If you don’t see what you need, reach out—chances are we can point you in the right direction.
Technical Assistance
Free, confidential, one-on-one help planning conservation practices for your operation—backed by NRCS standards and local know-how. We’ll walk your ground with you and build a plan that fits your goals.
Cost-Share Programs
We connect landowners to state and federal cost-share dollars that help pay for conservation improvements—reducing the upfront cost of doing the right thing for your land.
No-Till & Reduced-Till Farming
We promote reduced-tillage practices that protect soil organic matter, cut erosion, support biodiversity, and improve water absorption—and we make our no-till drill available to help you try it.
Water-Quality Projects
Through our five-year plan, we partner with landowners on projects that reduce pollutant loads in local waterways—including efforts to cut bacteria at the Payette–Snake River confluence by up to 33%.
Tree & Seedling Sale
Our annual conservation tree and seedling sale offers affordable, regionally suited plants for windbreaks, wildlife habitat, and erosion control.
Equipment Rental
Affordable rental of the district’s no-till drill and pivot truck water filler, so you can access the right equipment without the cost of ownership.
Ready to talk about your land?
There’s no cost and no obligation—just practical advice from neighbors who care about Gem County.