USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the 2011 Organic Initiative deadline which is coming up Friday, March 4. In the following two reports Florida District Conservationist Donna Hopwood and Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis explain that the initiative provides assistance to USDA National Organic Program certified organic producers as well as producers interested in transitioning to …
NRCS Farm and Ranch Protection Program Successful in FL
Ed Wright, assistant state conservationist for easement programs with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program has been successful in Florida by maintaining the heritage of agriculture all the while still looking ahead to the future. Download Audio The deadline for 2011 FRPP funding is March 21, 2011. Log on to the FL …
AL NRCS Operating on 2010 Budget
Even though lawmakers in DC continue to struggle over budgetary issues Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, assures producers that they continue to have assistance available to landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL NRCS Signup Deadline for Energy Conservation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds farmers and ranchers about the initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to conduct energy audits and improve overall energy efficiency of their operations. But the application deadline is February 25, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
NRCS Encouraging Producers to Construct Fire Plans
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the importance of fire control. And in the following two reports Alabama State Forester, Tim Albritton and Florida State Biologist, Michael Bush say that the winter months are a good time to implement fire control measures on their lands. AL – Tim Albritton Download Audio FL – Michael Bush Download …
AL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Successful Year
Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service had a busy and productive year in 2010 and State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says they are off and running for 2011 as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Funding Available for FL Organic Farmers
Donna Hopwood, district conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that over $1 million in funding is available through their Organic Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop
AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup
Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
AL NRCS Encourages Landowners to Plant Trees
With the chill still in the air many may think it is the wrong season to plant, but Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, says not so when it comes to trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …