The Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to be successful in their conservation efforts, and Southeastern Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says that is largely thanks to their ongoing partnerships. Download Audio
FL NRCS to Implement Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently in the process of implementing practices to restore and protect the habitat for the gopher tortoise. According to NRCS district Conservationist in Okaloosa county, Darryl Williams, producers are finding that the actions under the Working Lands for Wildlife partnership are very worth while. Download Audio
AL Producers Affected by Drought Encouraged to Visit with NRCS Office
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis encourages farmers and ranchers who have failed NRCS practices because of the drought to revisit with their local NRCS office. Download Audio
Some Alabama Counties to Receive Drought Assistance
USDA announced this week that they will utilize nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to immediately help both crop and livestock producers in 19 states, including a few counties in Alabama. And State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said that i8ncludes using existing EQIP funds to help livestock producers. Download Audio
AL NRCS to Assist Producers Mitigate Drought Situations
NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that they have until Friday, August 10, 2012, to sign up for the first round of funding for drought assistance through WHIP and EQIP. Download Audio For more information on eligible counties click here or visit the AL NRCS website.
FL Wetland Conservation Efforts Thanks to Producer Partnerships
Florida is well known for its wealth of wetlands and FL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez says they are working with producers to ensure those riches are preserved. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadline for Drought Assistance
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to remind producers in drought stricken counties that the Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering assistance through their Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio
FL NRCS Excited to Build Upon Successes of 2012
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says as they start to look ahead to fiscal year 2013, they hope to continue the good work they were able to achieve in 2012. Download Audio
AL NRCS Accepting Applications for Drought Assistance
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says the Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for funding consideration for specific practices that address wildlife habitat and drought resource concerns. Download Audio
Drought Assistance Available to Alabama Producers
Auburn, Ala., August 3, 2012 – The drought of 2012 has caused serious degradation to many natural resource concerns in Alabama including wildlife cover, livestock forage, wildlife and livestock water and soil quality. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said “NRCS is committed to helping sustain the success of Alabama’s farmers through these difficult times.”