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NRCS staff wrapped up a very successful fiscal year 2020 on September 30. The agency was able to assist and work with Oklahoma farmers and ranchers to obligate more than $39 million of Farm Bill program funds through long-term contracts. These funds will assist farmers and ranchers to address natural resource concerns and apply conservation practices on their land, resulting in improved water quality, water quantity, reduced erosion, and improved wildlife habitat. This shows the importance of private lands conservation to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers and their commitment to address natural resource concerns and make long-lasting improvements on their land. Even with the challenges that they faced during 2020, investing in conservation remained a high priority.