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 …
NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Deadline
The deadline for 2010 funding of NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants is coming up Monday, April 26. For more information visit nrcs.usda.gov Download Audio
FL NRCS Celebrating 75 Years with Earth Day Event
Well earth day is officially this Thursday, April 22. But FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks, says they will be celebrating it today, April 20, in conjunction with their 75th Anniversary. Download Audio
Reminder of the AL NRCS Wildlife Management Field Day
State Forester, Tim Albritton wants to remind producers who want to learn more about wild turkey and long leaf pine management of the upcoming Wildlife Management and Longleaf Restoration Field Day. Download Audio Click here for more information.
FL Producers Invited to Celebrate Earth Day & NRCS 75th Anniversary
Florida NRCS State Resource Conservationist, Greg Hendricks, invites all producers to attend their 75th Anniversary in conjuction with 2010 Earth Day. The event will be held at the NRCS plant materials center in Brooksville, FL from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Download Audio
USDA Announces New Conservation Assistance
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
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
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
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
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.