WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Central Regional Hub will now be located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
“Good news: the USDA’s NRCS Central Regional Hub will now be located in Lincoln. This marks an important step in bringing decision-makers closer to the people they serve. I was proud to push for this placement and look forward to working with the administration to ensure our ag producers and landowners have the tools they need to drive real results for rural Nebraska and America,” Fischer said.
“This modernization puts leadership where it belongs — in the field, side-by-side with the producers we serve. We are streamlining operations, improving accountability, and ensuring that every NRCS employee has the tools, support, and leadership they need to deliver conservation results that matter. This is about putting farmers first, cutting bureaucracy, and delivering better outcomes for rural America,” Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt said.
The Central Region includes the following states: Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
Background:
The USDA’s NRCS launched the Office of the Assistant Chiefs (OAC) – a realignment designed to modernize regional leadership, strengthen accountability, and put decision-makers closer to the producers and partners NRCS serves. This structure ensures every region has a dedicated leader focused on driving program delivery, strengthening coordination with State Conservationists, and expanding producer access to the tools and resources they need. By placing regional leadership closer to the field, NRCS is reinforcing its commitment to responsive service, communication, and support for farmers, ranchers, and private landowners.
About NRCS:
For more than 90 years, NRCS has helped farmers, ranchers and private landowners make investments in their operations and local communities to improve the health of our soil, water management, and natural vitality. NRCS uses the latest science and technology to help keep working lands working, boost agricultural economies, and increase the competitiveness of American agriculture. NRCS provides one-on-one, personalized advice and financial assistance and works with producers to help them reach their goals through voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov.
