The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host two virtual workshops on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). These are designed for an overview of the CSP for agricultural producers and non-industrial, private forest landowners. They will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The first session will be from 2pm to 4pm Eastern, the second session, which will be the same presentation …
Alabama NRCS Announces Funding for Climate Smart Agriculture
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama encourages agricultural producers and forest landowners in the state to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided additional funding over five years for climate smart agriculture through several of the conservation programs that NRCS implements. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). In Alabama, …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-up for Conservation Practices
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is conducting an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up utilizing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This statewide sign-up will take two approaches to assist producers who plan to build climate resiliency into their operations. First, those applying for cover crops will be administered through the ACT NOW approach, which is a targeted, rapid, and streamlined …
IRA Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Investing in climate-smart agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for agricultural producers and forest landowners to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices. The Inflation Reduction Act provided an additional $19.5 billion over five years for climate-smart agriculture through several USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. NRCS is …
Nearly $563,000 Available for Florida Land Management Projects
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/florida/environmental-quality-incentivesNorthern Florida landowners interested in protecting the conservation values of their land will soon be able to apply for land management. Contracts, funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida, are through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), as facilitated by the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT). The ACT announced nearly $563,000 in funding is available for land management projects through the …
Conservation Funding Opportunities Available Through EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has several fiscal year 2023 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs That includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Through EQIP, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural resources, build resiliency and contribute to the nation’s broader effort to combat …
NACD Pleased with Conservation Investments in Omnibus Bill
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is pleased the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill passed the Congress and was sent to the White House for signing. They say the agreement supports voluntary, locally-led conservation efforts across the country by providing strong funding for critical conservation programs and initiatives. The package includes no cuts to mandatory spending for USDA farm bill …
Signup Now for Conservation Incentive Contracts in Alabama
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is offering an expanded opportunity for climate-smart agriculture in 2023. Updates include statewide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts. These improvements to NRCS’ working lands conservation programs, combined with continued program opportunities in Alabama, are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to support climate-smart agriculture. Applications will be accepted through Friday, …
USDA-NRCS Offers Conservation Funding Opportunities
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has several fiscal year 2023 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Through conservation programs, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural …
USDA to Host Hurricane Recovery Disaster Outreach
(NRCS/GAINESVILLE, FL/December 5, 2022) — The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery outreach on December 6, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) tent located at 5675 Sesame Dr. Bokeelia, Florida 33922. Representatives from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be at the SW corner …