The Alabama Forestry Commission, in partnership with other agencies, held a regional Forestry Field Day Thursday at the Muleshoe Plantation located in the southeast corner of Houston County.
AL NRCS Longleaf Pine Field Day to be Held in Crenshaw County
Al NRCS District Conservation Ben Moore wants to inform landowners of a upcoming Longleaf Field Day in Crenshaw County next Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Download Audio
Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
WASHINGTON – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today released for public review and feedback its comprehensive preliminary strategy for long term ecosystem restoration. The strategy, which will be presented to President Obama at the end of the public review period, represents an historic opportunity for addressing long-standing issues …
Oct 31 Batching Date for FL NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative
FL NRCS District Conservationist Darryl Williams reminds producers that the batching date for their Farm Bill programs is coming up October 31, 2011. And he says that includes the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminding Landowners of Several Opportunities in October
AL NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the month of October holds several opportunities for forest landowners with their Regional Forest Field Day’s being held throughout the state. Download Audio
Florida Grazing Land Stewardship Award Winner Announced
The Florida Grazing Land Stewardship Award has been presented as coalition chair Buzz Eaves explains what the award is all about and who this year’s recipient is. Download Audio
FL NRCS: Oct 31 Batching Date for Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Florida NRCS District Conservationist Darryl Williams wants to remind producers that FL NRCS has an upcoming batching date of Oct 31, 2011 for a variety of farm bill conservation programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Treasure Forest Conference and Tour
Registration is still open for the Alabama TREASURE Forest Association Conference and Tour coming up September 30 and October 1. AL NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the event will be held in Tuscaloosa, AL in hopes of helping to revive that area that was hit hard by the spring tornadoes. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminds Landowners of Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
Prescribed Burning is a very useful and economic conservation tool, which is why Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton encourages forest landowners to become a part of the Prescribed Fire Council. Download Audio Click here for more information on the Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting.
FL NRCS Excited to be Part of FFB Legislative/Elected Officials Farm Tour
Florida NRCS District Conservationist Darryl Williams recently took part in Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative/Elected Officials Farm Tour in an effort to give participants a better understanding on how agriculture in the Northwest Florida Panhandle plays a role in the economics of the whole state. Download Audio