According to Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, it takes cooperation with good partners to achieve the desired results from conservation programs.
WHIP is a Easy and Assessable Option for Farmers to Implement Conservation
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has many programs available for farmers and one of those is the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program.
NRCS Communicating Agriculture’s Role in Solving Environmental Challenges
Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, says that while they are working to communicate agriculture’s role in the solution to many challenges facing the country, they are fortunate to have the dedicated efforts from partners, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
FL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Great Year
With the implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, Florida NRCS has been busy this past year. And State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says that they had help from strong partners.
AL NRCS Participating in Longleaf Academies
The AL NRCS is a partner with the Longleaf Alliance encouraging longleaf restoration. One part of that initiative is the participation in Longleaf Academies which focus on management and establishment of the Longleaf Pine.
FL Poultry Farm Using In-Vessel Composting
According to Cooper McMillan, Chairman of the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District Board, they have an in-vessel composter operating at a poultry farm in the north part of Florida. To learn more about these composters click Here
2009 Clear Water Alabama Seminar and Field Day
The Clear Water Alabama Seminar and Field Day will be offered October 28-29, 2009 by the Alabama Erosion and Sediment Control Partnership to help planners, designers, contractors, inspectors, and others learn more about erosion and sediment control practices and products.
FL NRCS Important to Sunbelt Farmer of Year
It was announced this week that Cary Lightsey of Lake Wales, Florida is the 2009 Swisher/Sweets Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, as the Lightsey farm is one that has worked with various USDA NRCS programs to complete many projects.
AL Reminds Producers about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) as their Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, talks about some of it’s many benefits.
FL Grazing Lands Stewardship Award Announced
Area Rangeland Management Specialist Brandee Williams said the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition and the Florida Section of the Society for Range Management are pleased to announce they will be presenting Babcock Ranch with the first Grazing Lands Stewardship Award. To learn more about the event coming up October 29th click Here