From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2014) – Today, a number of agricultural groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging
NFWF Announces $34.3 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Florida
From the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the funding of $34.3 million for nine Florida projects that address high priority conservation needs. The projects, developed in consultation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and federal resource …
Talking Soil Health at Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Meeting
The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts has been taking place in Orange Beach, Alabama. Around 200 folks from across the state are on hand to learn more about programs for the upcoming year.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 14
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review…Release the hounds! Dogs protecting the environment. High tech help for USDA employees, and honoring Native Americans.
Florida DEP Executes 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund Contracts
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has executed 10 Land and Water Conservation Fund contracts in nine counties. The projects were approved by the United States Department of the Interior through the National Park Service and total more than $1.8 million. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal competitive …
Georgia Watermelon Association Announces Plans for Annual Meeting
From the Georgia Watermelon Association: The Georgia Watermelon Association is currently making plans for their annual meeting and Watermelon Queen Competition to be held January 30- February 1, 2015 at the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort in St. Simons, Georgia. The event offers exhibits, networking and
From Scientist to Farmer, Today’s Farmers Come From all Walks of Life
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 13, 2014 – Once upon a time, fulltime farmers were the norm. That’s not necessarily the case today. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, more than half of Florida’s principal farm operators report primary occupations other than farming. Richard McGinley is a good example. He spent his early …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Assocation Names New Executive Vice President
From the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association: We are very excited to name Will Bentley as our new Executive Vice President. Will has been with GCA since January as the Director of Association Services and has a true love and passion for the cattle industry. He has been handling some of the EVP duties since August and has handled it extremely well. …
Pleased with NRCS Seminar in Alabama
Steve Durgin, President of the American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NRCS, was very pleased with last week’s national training seminar in Atmore, Alabama. Download Audio
Florida Landowners Reminded of WRP Benefits
Roney Gutierrez, Assistant State Conservationist for Easements with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, talks about the Wetlands Reserve Program and how it can help many landowners in the state. Download Audio