For generations, farmers and ranchers have been the backbone of conservation, managing their land with care to sustain natural resources, wildlife and rural communities. Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited is proud to partner with those who have long understood that healthy land is productive land. Through science-based solutions and sustainable practices, we work together to ensure that thriving farms and resilient ecosystems go hand in hand—now and for future generations.
Programs
America's farmers and ranchers have long been the driving force behind conservation, ensuring that working lands remain productive, resilient and rich with wildlife. Healthy soil, thriving pastures and well-managed water resources don't just sustain agriculture—they create the habitats that ducks, geese and other wildlife depend on. Ducks Unlimited is proud to stand alongside those who care for the land, providing science-based strategies that help farms and ranches continue their legacy of stewardship for generations to come.
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Soil Health
Improve soil productivity and resilience with practices like cover crops, no-till farming and nutrient management
Grazing Systems
Enhance pasture health and livestock performance through sustainable grazing and water management
Rice Stewardship
Protect rice lands while conserving water and supporting habitats for migratory waterfowl
Land Protection
Protect farmland and natural landscapes for future generations through voluntary conservation easements
Programs Near You
Looking for the right conservation program for your operation? Our experts are here to help you find a tailored solution.
Testimonials
Meet some of the farmers and ranchers shaping the future of agriculture through sustainable practices with DU's support.
Cody Kologi
"We started with the water line project and we also cost-shared with Ducks Unlimited to plant cover crops and install mobile electric fencing. We use that fencing daily to move our cattle, and it's taken our grazing operation to a whole new level."
Alex Sylvester
“The fully automated pumps we use from Valley Irrigation are the best part of the USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited program. Keeping water on fields for rice and crawfish has become much more efficient with the new pump system.”
Justin Spickler
“Whether I have a new idea about a farming practice or looking to expand the number of acres on my ranch, my first call is to the Ducks Unlimited team."
Partners
Our corporate partnerships are driving conservation innovation across North America.
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