NRCS Celebrates Producers on Earth Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Across the nation today folks are officially commemorating 40 years of Earth Day celebrations. But for farmers and ranchers every day is earth day. As the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking this time to celebrate the contributions of producers as well as 75 years of partnership . Listen here for the AL report with Chief Regional Assistant for …

USDA Announces New Conservation Assistance

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL., April 16, 2010— USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, announced today the availability of funding for the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) to restore, enhance, protect, and manage habitat for migratory birds and other wetland-dependent wildlife. WREP is a voluntary conservation program that works through partnership agreements with states, nongovernmental organizations, and tribes.

Partnerships for Water Conservation Needed

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, FL -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of $61.2 million in national financial assistance funding for Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) projects. This funding will help producers conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality on agricultural land.

Conservation Innovation Grant Funding Available

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of approximately $25 million in fiscal year 2010 to fund projects designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in fiscal year 2010.

AL NRCS has AWEP Funding Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

John Curtis, Resource Conservationist with the Alabama NRCS, says they have funds available through the Agriculture Water Enhancement Program which focuses on improving water conditions on the land for farmers. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for these 2010 funds is April 30, 2010. For more information log on to the AL NRCS website.

AL NRCS Announces Funding for AWEP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Alabama, April 8, 2010 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced that $1.1 million in financial assistance is available to producers for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP). NRCS will begin accepting applications for AWEP on April 12, 2010. The signup period ends on April 30, 2010.