Section 610.32 - Technical assistance furnished(a) Provide technical assistance to grazing-land owners and managers to plan and implement resource conservation on grazing land. The objective of planning on grazing land is to assist landowners and managers in understanding the basic ecological principles associated with managing their land. This objective can be met by implementing a plan that meets the needs of the resources (soil, water, air, plants, and animals) and management objectives of the owner or manager. NRCS may provide assistance, at the request of the private grazing-land owner or manager to:(1) Maintain and improve private grazing land resources that provide multiple benefits;(2) Ensure the long-term sustainability of private grazing land resources;(3) Implement new grazing land management technologies;(4) Manage resources on private grazing land through conservation planning, including, but not limited to; grazing management, nutrient management, and weed and invasive species control;(5) Maintain and improve water quality and quantity, aquatic and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and aesthetics on private grazing land;(6) Harvest, process, and market private grazing land resources; and(7) Identify opportunities to diversify private grazing land enterprises.(b) Refer to 7 CFR 610.4 on other items relating to technical assistance.(c) To receive technical assistance, a landowner or manager may contact NRCS or the local conservation district to seek assistance to solve identified natural resource problems or opportunities. Participation in this program is voluntary.