With the recent observation of the one year anniversary of the Deep Horizon Gulf Oil Spill we check in with David Elliot, Alabama NRCS tribal liaison to the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe, who says that the tribe was very involved in the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative designed to improve habitat conditions and safeguard food sources for the migratory birds that …
FL NRCS Migratory Bird Initiative Incorporates Several Practices
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida works closely with a variety of entities including the Perdido Bay Tribe of Creek Indians and Chief Bobby Johns Bearheart says one example of those efforts is showcased through the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
FL NRCS Assisting Strawberry Growers with Water Concerns
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently accepting funding applications for Dover/Plant City area farmers to help conserve water and improve water quality on their agricultural working lands. And Area Conservationist Ken Lackmann says producers have until Friday, May 6, 2011 to signup. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
NRCS Makes EWP Funds Available in AL
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made immediately available $6 million in Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program aid for disaster recovery projects in 10 states affected this month by storms and floods. These states are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Download Audio Sponsored …
AL NRCS Hoping to Reach Underserved Landowners
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is offering two funding opportunities for under-served forest landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program. As Resource Conservationist John Curtis explains how historically underserved participants can signup to implement forestry related practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …
FL NRCS Announces AWEP Funding for Plant City-Dover Farmers
Gainesville, FL. – Funding applications are being accepted for Dover/Plant City area farmers and ranchers to help conserve water and improve water quality on their agricultural working lands. The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which enters into agreements with conservation partners to help landowners plan and implement conservation practices in project …
USDA Seeks Public Comment
Now through May 20th, 2011 U.S.D.A. is looking for public comments as a part of its review of existing program rules. Download Audio Those interested in offering comments are asked to provide them at www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
FL NRCS Planning a Fun and Informative Earth Day Celebration
As a celebration of Earth Day, Janet Grabowski, manager of Florida NRCS Plant Materials Center, invites the public to come out to the Plant Materials Center in Brooksville on Wednesday, April 20 for a fun and informative day. Download Audio For more information or directions call the center at 352-796-9600 Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
NRCS Offering Another Funding Opportunity for AL Organic Farmers
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on the latest funding opportunity for producers interested in organic production. Download Audio The cutoff date for this application period is set for May 20, 2011. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL NRCS Announces 2 Signups for Underserved Forest Landowners
Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, wants underserved forest landowners to be aware of a sign up period for two programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …