This document discusses the future of the conservation delivery system in the United States. It notes that NRCS and conservation districts are facing budget pressures that may require closing some field offices. A committee is developing strategies and principles to guide the future system, focusing on local priorities, new partnerships, and changing technologies. Their report will propose tools and techniques for districts and NRCS to adapt to trends like shrinking staff sizes and increasing public attention to environmental issues like water quality. The challenges include engaging more innovative producers, coordinating multi-organization efforts, and maintaining societal investment in conservation amid ongoing work.