NRCS has extended the cut-off date for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program to January 7, 2011. But NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez wants to remind producers that other Farm Bill programs such as EQIP, WHIP, WRP, and GRP are still set with a sign-up deadline of October 29, 2010. Download Audio
NRCS Extends Sign-up Period for Conservation Stewardship Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2010 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White today announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 7, 2011.
Field Day Highlights AL NRCS Restoration of Family Forest Land
During the second of three Regional Forestry Field Days, Philip Jones, owner of the host site Full Circle Farms, and NRCS District Conservationist, Steve Yelverton, discussed how the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program has helped restore the family’s pine stand. Download Audio The final Regional Field Day will be held on October 14 in Jackson County.
FGLC Depends on FL NRCS
Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Chairperson Buzz Eaves said they depend on their various partnerships including that with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida to provide valuable tools to their members and private landowners. Download Audio More on the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition is at www.ces.fau.edu/fglc/
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Signup
Steve Musser, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has information about applying for any of the voluntary conservation programs they offer which could benefit your operation. Download Audio
FL NRCS and Nature Conservancy Work Together
While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida implement various conservation programs in the state, Jeff Danter with the Nature Conservancy in Florida said it’s critical for them to partner with NRCS on these. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Producers about Upcoming Forestry Field Days
Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, reminds producers that the first of three Regional Forestry Field Days is scheduled for Thursday, September 30 2010, at the Finley McRae Farm in Greene County. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Attendance of Regional Forestry Field Days
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service encourages landowners to come see how to manage Alabama’s forest for multiple uses during their Regional Forestry Field Days where state forester, Tim Albritton, says producers will have a chance to hear from experts as they speak about forest resource management. Download Audio
Efforts to Eradicate Invasive that is Harmful to Forest Landowners
A growing problem that started in south Florida and is rapidly spreading northward is the invasive plant known as the old world climbing fern. Bryan Nelson with the Southwest Florida Water Management District says the vine significantly impacts the natural fire control in forest areas which is why the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service and other state agencies are part …
FL NRCS Conservation Assistance and Funding
Katura Wright with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers that October 29th is the cutoff date to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs including the Grassland Reserve Program. Download Audio