District of Conservation

Author: Gabriella Hoffman

District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this regionwhether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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Language: en

Genres: Sports, Wilderness

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EP 546: USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt on Agriculture & Conservation
Episode 546
Sunday, 15 March, 2026

In Episode 546 of District of Conservation, Gabriella went to USDA HQ in Washington D.C., to interview Aubrey Bettencourt- the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief. Aubrey is a third-generation California farmer, sportswoman, and passionate conservationist. Chief Bettencourt discusses her background, USDA's priorities, what the NRCS does, changes to the food pyramid, how agriculture isn't at odds with conservation, how Secretary Brooke Rollins is making her department more functional and efficient, the value of hobby farms and agribusinesses, if USDA needs a Farm Bill to survive going forward, and more. SHOW NOTESUSDANRCS: Chief Aubrey J.D. BettencourtNRCS WebsiteKennedy, Rollins Unveil Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy, Put Real Food Back at Center of Health