Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio
FL NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming FRPP Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that have farm or ranch lands that they want to protect from development, of the upcoming Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding deadline of March 21, 2011. Download Audio Log on to the FL NRCS website or visit your local NRCS field office for more details.
Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment
Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …
FL NRCS Says Now is a Good Time to Construct a Conservation Plan
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently hard at work implementing programs on operations. And with the next round for the majority of batching dates taking place this fall, Ken Lackmann, area resource conservationist, says now is a good time for producers to come in and visit with their local NRCS office to discuss what programs would work …
AL NRCS Announces AWEP Signup Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama recently announced April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for signup for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. And Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, explains how this program can help producers. Download Audio
FL NRCS Evaluating and Implementing Programs
Florida producers have been hearing about numerous Natural Resources Conservation Service sign-ups recently and area conservationist Jeff White says now is the exciting time when conservation gets implemented on farming operations. Download Audio
During this Busy Wildfire Season FL NRCS Encourages Fire Plans
Florida’s cool and dry winter is making for a very active wildfire season which is why Natural Resources Conservation Service Biologist, Michael Bush, encourages producers to be prepared by developing fire plans. Download Audio
AL NRCS On the Road to Communicate Conservation Efforts
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has numerous programs to better help producers help the land and that’s what State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, has been getting around the state to communicate to producers. Download Audio
FL NRCS Reminder about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind farmers and ranchers about the Environmental Quality Incentive Program as Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with Florida NRCS, knows there are producers out there who have yet to really look at the various programs being offered. Download Audio
NRCS Reminds Producers of Organic Initiative Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the 2011 Organic Initiative deadline which is coming up Friday, March 4. In the following two reports Florida District Conservationist Donna Hopwood and Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis explain that the initiative provides assistance to USDA National Organic Program certified organic producers as well as producers interested in transitioning to …