Over 100 people packed into a tent under cloudy, drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon for the announcement of the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama at the AL Hooks Produce farm near Shorter. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. Speakers at the …
Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
CSP Applications Due by May 31
Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program need to be submitted by May 31 to your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office to be considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
Continue Celebrating Earth Day with Florida NRCS Earth Day Event
The official date of Earth Day may have already past, but Mimi Williams, Florida NRCS state agronomist and plant materials specialist, encourages folks to continue to celebrate, by joining them for their annual Earth Day event on May 10, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama NRCS Promoting the Benefits of Long Leaf Pine
Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says there are several reasons why they continue to promote Long Leaf Pine through their Long Leaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
Deadline for Conservation Easement Funding is Approaching
GAINESVILLE, FL, April 26, 2013 — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Florida NRCS Celebrating Earth Team Volunteers
This week is National Volunteer Week and FL NRCS District Conservationist George Johnson says they are celebrating by recognizing their Earth Team volunteers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
Alabama NRCS Forestry Field Day a Huge Success
Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says that their recently held “Managing Woodlands and Wildlife in Challenging Times” field day was a huge success. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …
Alabama Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs
Even though the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not currently have any batching dates set, Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser encourages farmers and ranchers to take advantage of their continuous sign ups and visit their local NRCS field office now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
Florida NRCS to Celebrate Earth Day on May 10
This year’s Earth Day will officially be celebrated Monday, April 22, but Mimi Williams with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, invites everyone to join them for their celebration on May 10, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …