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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Environment”
Florida landowners in the St. Marks and Aucilla watersheds interested in protecting the conservation values of their land are being reminded the application deadline for conservation easement funding through the Red Hills to the Coast – Connecting Land and Water project is Friday, March 17, 2023. Led by the Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy, in partnership with the U.S. …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is encouraging Agricultural producers and forest landowners looking to build on previous conservation efforts and building climate resiliency to consider one of two funding opportunities available to them this year. NRCS is offering the statewide Classic Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up through March 31, 2023. CSP-Classic provides many benefits, including increased crop yields, decreased inputs, wildlife …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is hosting two virtual workshops on Thursday, March 16. They are designed for an overview of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners. The first session will run from 2pm to 4pm Eastern, the second session (the same presentation as the first) will be from 6pm to 8pm Eastern. The agenda for …
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 13, 2023) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Monday approved plans to spend more than $46 million to help keep from development 21,000 acres in five counties. The deals included two land purchases under the Florida Forever program and acquiring three conservation easements, which will allow landowners to continue cattle and hunting operations in exchange …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind farmers, ranchers and private landowners the sign-up deadline to apply for financial and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) is Friday, March 17. Funding for ACEP, through the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act, includes both the Agricultural Land (ALE) and Wetland Reserve (WRE) easement. And while NRCS accepts these applications throughout the year, funding …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia reminds , interested producers the sign-up deadline for an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is March 24th. This statewide sign-up, which will utilize funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, will take two approaches to assist producers who plan to build climate resiliency into their operations. First, those applying for cover crops (Practice Code 340) will be …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host two virtual workshops on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These are designed for an overview of the CSP for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners. They will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The first session will be from 2pm to 4pm Eastern, the second session, which will be the same presentation …
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather and climate disasters, each with damages exceeding $1 billion struck the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2022 surpassed 2021 as the third-costliest disaster …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP). This includes both the Agricultural Land (ALE) and Wetland Reserve (WRE) easement sign-up. The deadline is March 17th for farmers, ranchers and private landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry …
