David Elliot, NRCS Tribal Liaison with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe says the tribe has used a variety of NRCS programs to further accomplish their conservation goals as he explains their most recent efforts to restore the box turtle. Download Audio
FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season
As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. Download Audio
NRCS Taking a Proactive Approach to Gulf Coast Efforts
Another meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was held earlier this week and one of those attending was NRCS regional conservationist, Leonard Jordan, who says the proactive mission of the task force works very closely with their overall philosophy as well. Download Audio
AL NRCS and FSA Working Together to Assist Producers
Considering the recent disasters that have hit our state the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to remind producers of assistance that may be available to them. As Alabama FSA Executive Director Daniel Robinson says the two agencies often work together to assist the producer. Download Audio
NRCS Chief Views Budget Crunch as an Opportunity
Talks of budget cuts seem to be everywhere and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is certainly no exception, but Chief Dave White is looking at the possible USDA program and agency cuts as not only a challenge, but also as an opportunity for improvement. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was developed to effectively address the damage caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, address the longstanding ecological decline, and begin moving toward a more resilient Gulf Coast ecosystem. And Task Force executive director, John Hankinson, says they have been working closely with entities such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in …
FL NRCS Encourages Participation in Land & Wildlife Expo
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to inform landowners about the Land and Wildlife Expo to be held August 12 -14. For more information about the expo or to register visit www.landandwildlifeexpo.com Download Audio
Reminder of NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline
Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio
NRCS Offering Another Organic Funding Opportunity
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says they are excited to offer another funding opportunity for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production. Download Audio The sign up deadline is May 20, 2011. For more information producers can log on to the NRCS website or visit their local NRCS field office.
NRCS Assisting AL Producers Affected by Tornadoes
With parts of the southeast continuing to struggle picking up the pieces from the devastating tornadoes Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Dave White, explains how they are attempting to assist producers in Alabama. Download Audio