Shoring up the state’s first defense against hurricanes is the goal of restoring coastal dunes in Alabama. State Conservationist Gary Kobylski talks about it in this report.
Dune Restoration
NRCS is helping to restore coastal dunes affected by last year’s storms with the help of plants developed at the NRCS Plant Center in Brooksville, FL.
NRCS Chief Hopes For More Funding
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Bruce Knight hopes Congress will provide full funding for conservation programs. Â Report (:55 wma)
AL NRCS Introduces Strategic Plan
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is planning for the future. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Testing Tracking Collars for Conservation
Tracking collars are being used in parts of Florida on cattle for conservation purposes. Â Report (1:00 wma)
NRCS Prepares Irrigation Energy Estimator
The next energy calculator from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will help farmers save on irrigation costs.  Report (1:00 wma)
Roof Gardens Make Environmental Sense
An age-old conservation method is making a comeback.
Pastured Poultry Production
Alabama NRCS is helping limited resource farmers generate new sources of income.
More Funds Needed For Wetlands
The Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Services says Congress is limiting funds needed for wetlands restoration and preservation.
Strip Till on the Panhandle
Strip till conservation is gaining ground on the Florida panhandle thanks to EQIP.