The USDA is investing an unprecedented amount in conservation programs (also called agri-environmental programs), with this amount set to increase dramatically in upcoming years, primarily due to additional expenditures included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Figure 1 illustrates a significant increase in USDA’s conservation funding, with allocations projected to nearly double previous levels. Current projections indicate a peak funding year in 2027, with approximately $9 billion in spending. The IRA allocates approximately $20 billion for financial and technical assistance support, with expenditure estimates extending through at least 2031 (Table 1) on various USDA programs (Figure 2), with a significant amount of this funding being allocated to Historically Underserved Producers, often referred to as HUPs (Figure 3).