Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers that the October, 29, 2010 deadline is upon us for producers to sign up for a variety of conservation programs through the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative
Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Tribes on Conservation Issues
As a part of USDA’s ongoing tribal relations effort, leaders from the Alabama and Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service attended this year’s South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. The following two reports detail the importance of meetings like these in order for the service to develop and maintain strong relationships with the tribes. AL – Dr. …
FL NRCS Deadline Reminder
NRCS Conservation Agronomist, Steve Boetger, wants to remind producers that Friday, October 29, 2010 is the deadline for a number of Farm Bill programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
FL NRCS Educating Producers About Invasives at Sunbelt Expo
Conservation Agronomist Steve Boetger with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging those producers attending the 2010 Sunbelt Ag Expo to stop by their tent located on the grounds at A-4 to learn more about the issue of invasive species. Download Audio
AL NRCS Educating Producers at Sunbelt Expo
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging those producers attending the 2010 Sunbelt Ag Expo to stop by their tent located on the grounds at A-4. State Agronomist Eric Schwab says that the expo is just another great venue for producers to start a conversation with the NRCS. Download Audio
FL NRCS Spreads Conservation Message Through FFB Partnership
Last weeks Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting gave producers a chance to speak with leaders from other organizations designed to assist them, such as State Conservationist Carlos Suarez with the Florida NRCS. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Sign up for Farm Bill Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has a multitude of programs available to producers to aid them in their conservation efforts and NRCS District Conservationist, Steve Yelverton, reminds producers that the deadline for new Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to January, 7 2011. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Producers About Pigweed Initiative
Alabama Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, wants to remind Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell county producers that Alabama NRCS is currently accepting applications for an EQIP initiative designed to help those producers control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio
New NRCS Deadline Gives AL Producers More Opportunities for CSP
Good news for producers interested in increasing their conservation efforts as Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, John Curtis, says they now have a little more time to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program as the deadline has been extended until January 7, 2011. Download Audio