# Farmers Plant Trees Amid NRCS Struggles | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-09-12T17:50:30+00:00
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Farmers across the U.S. are planting trees like hazelnuts and apples to shield soil from wind and rain, with places like Sola Gratia Farm in Illinois leading the way thanks to NRCS funding. This agency, born from the Dust Bowl era, helps farmers protect land—but recent staff cuts have stretched resources thin, forcing farmers to travel farther for help. Despite USDA’s new “organizational improvements” aimed at boosting conservation support, critics worry the fixes ignore deeper problems: shrinking staff and dwindling funding. As more farmers seek grants, competition intensifies while access shrinks, putting vital conservation efforts at risk. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46804a5d05d6e331

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