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title: "How does USDA's conservation program regulation at 7 CFR 610 define resource conservation planning? Answer in under 100 words. Cite only eCFR (www.ecfr.gov) sources."
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# How does USDA's conservation program regulation at 7 CFR 610 define resource conservation planning? Answer in under 100 words. Cite only eCFR (www.ecfr.gov) sources.

As of the current eCFR, 7 CFR 610.2(a) defines resource conservation planning as the NRCS technical assistance process aimed at achieving six conservation objectives. These objectives are reducing soil erosion, solving soil/water/agricultural waste problems, adjusting land use, preventing excess water damage, enhancing fish/wildlife habitat, and improving agricultural lands for long-term resource sustainability.

## Sources

- [1] U.S. National Archives, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — 7 CFR 610.2 · https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-610.2 · as of 2026-09-23