May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
NRCS Offering Assistance Available to Organic Farmers and Those Transitioning
USDA Undersecretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says NRCS has an initiative to assist organic producers in implementing or maintaining conservation practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Native Plants are the Premiere Local Locals
Mimi Williams, director of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center, says one twist to the “buy local” movement is the use of native plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission
As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Alabama Celebrates Historic Milestone
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proud to announce the completion of its first generation soil survey that identifies soil conditions in Alabama. To mark this historic event, members of the Alabama Cooperative Soil Survey Partnership gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, as Governor Robert Bentley proclaimed January through July 2012 as the period for celebrating the next generation of the …
Seasonal High Tunnels Initiative Popular with Underserved AL Farmers
Through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Seasonal High Tunnel Pilot Initiative, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they have been able to reach many under-served farmers in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Seasonal High Tunnels 1 of 3 FL NRCS Initiatives with June 1 Batching Date
FL NRCS Program Specialist Kenneth Morgan says Florida farmers interested in cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives still have one more chance to apply this year with an upcoming batching date of June 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Merrigan Speaks on Continued Efforts to Reach Underserved in AL
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan was in Alabama recently where she continued to spread the word regarding USDA’s outreach efforts towards socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including available assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
AL NRCS Volunteers Prove that Age is Not a Factor
This past week was celebrated as National Volunteer week by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. During which two young ladies, Bertie Weitzel, 86 and Inez Whiddon, 77, were honored for their efforts as Earth Team volunteers, proving that age is not a factor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
FL NRCS State Conservationist Has Strong Connection to Earth Team Volunteers
Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service honored the efforts of their Earth Team volunteers recently during National Volunteer Week, but FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says that just because the week is over doesn’t mean the celebration is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …