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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Alabama NRCS Honors Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has been celebrating National Volunteer week by thanking and honoring its Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation. And this morning at the Madison County USDA Service Center in Huntsville, two Earth Team Volunteers were honored as Bertie Weitzel, 86 years young and Inez Whiddon, 76 years young are always the first …
Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative a Great Opportunity for AL Producers
The Working Lands for Wildlife initiative targets at-risk wildlife species across the country and Alabama NRCS state Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says it’s a great opportunity for Alabama producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
FL NRCS Earth Day Event to Include Ceremonial Tree Planting
For those looking for a place to celebrate Earth Day, FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez invites you to attend their 3rd Annual Earth Day Event that will include fun and educational demonstrations as well as a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the 150th anniversary of USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …