Florida NRCS assistant state Conservationist, Jeff Woods, wants to remind producers who are interested in implementing conservation programs in 2012 about the October 31, 2011 batching date. Download Audio
NRCS Continuing to Serve People and the Land
Dr. Holmer Wilkes, Acting Associate Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Service, says despite budget concerns, NRCS will continue their mission of conservation. Download Audio
USDA to Hold Meetings Regarding Discrimination
Native Americans who experienced discrimination from the USDA while trying to get a farm loan are encouraged to attend meetings at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Lakeland, Florida on September 12-15, 2011. Download Audio
Opportunities Available Now for Conservation Assistance and Funding
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive more information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible cost share opportunities.
FL NRCS Encourages Farmers to Start Thinking of 2012
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to start thinking about their conservation needs in 2012, as Assistant State Conservationist, Jeff Woods, says the first batching date for their 2012 conservation programs is coming up October 31, 2011. Download Audio
AL NRCS Celebrates New Conservation Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles Holmes of Marion, AL was recently honored as a 2011 NACD Southeast Region Hall of Fame Inductee. Holmes says he is proud of the work he has been able to accomplish, but it would not of been possible without the partnership efforts from folks such as the AL NRCS. Download Audio
NRCS Pleased With Current Conservation Focus
Dr. Homer Wilkes, Acting Associate Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Service says the 2008 Farm Bill has been very beneficial in terms of conservation. Download Audio
NRCS Helping Limited Resource Farmers Address Conservation Concerns
In a previous report we discussed the awarding of the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants. And one of the grant recipients, Glyen Holmes with the New North Florida Cooperative Association, explains how they hope to use ther funding to assist limited resource farmers. Download Audio
Education an Important Component of Conservation
The National Association of Conservation Districts works alongside the Natural Resources Conservation Service to get conservation on the ground, but Alabama Association of Conservation Districts President Dr. Carol Knight, says their efforts go far beyond just implementing conservation programs. Download Audio
FL NRCS Well Represented in Awarding of CIG
The recipients for 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) have been announced and Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Jeffery Woods says Florida received funding for three programs involving our state. Download Audio