The following two reports are a quick reminder for producers that January 7, 2011 is the sign up deadline for 2011 funding for two popular Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Those interested should visit their local NRCS field office. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio
NRCS Programs for SE Landowners
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has a variety of programs as today Tyron Spearman has information about two of those that could benefit landowners here in the Southeast. Download Audio
FL NRCS Helping Landowners Restore Important Forestry Resource
Florida NRCS biologist, Michael Bush, says long leaf pines offer a lot of benefits to several different sectors in Florida and therefore he is encouraging landowners to take part of USDA’s Long Leaf Pine Initiative with an upcoming deadline of January 7, 2011. Download Audio
Reminder of AL NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering assistance to Alabama landowners through their Longleaf Pine Initiative as Alabama state forester, Tim Albritton, reminds producers that the deadline for 2011 funding is this Friday, January 7. Download Audio
Funds Available for FL Organic Producers Through NRCS Initiative
Donna Hopwood with the Florida NRCS wants producers interested in organic agriculture to be aware of available technical and financial assistance through a National Organic Initiative. Download Audio
AL NRCS Reminding Producers About CSP Signup
Assistant State Conservationist for Alabama, Steve Musser, wants to remind producers about the January 7, 2011 sign-up date for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Download Audio
NRCS Inviting Producers to Participate in Longleaf Pine Initiative
In an effort to help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests in the southeast, both Alabama and Florida producers are invited to participate in the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Longleaf Pine Initiative. Interested producers are encouraged to visit their nearest NRCS field office by the application deadline of January 7, 2010. FL – Michael Bush: Download Audio AL – …
NRCS Conservation Grants Available
Gainesville, FL., December 15, 2010—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White this week announced the availability of conservation grants to support large-scale demonstration projects that will accelerate the adoption of new and innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote carbon sequestration on America’s private lands.
FL NRCS Hopes Ecological Site Descriptions will Assist Producers
We recently reported on a new project to develop uniform ecological site descriptions nationwide. And Chad George, state rangeland management specialist with Florida NRCS, says the undertaking is specifically designed to assist the producer. Download Audio
AL NRCS to Discuss Available Programs at Local Outreach Meeting
Montgomery County District Conservationist, April Jones, wants producers to be aware of an upcoming Alabama NRCS outreach meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 to discuss some popular NRCS programs. Download Audio