Farmers Reminded of First Batching Date for 3 EQIP Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that February 3 is the first of three batching dates coming up for cost share funding for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On Farm Energy initiatives. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio

Funding Available for Wetland Protection and Habitat Improvement

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL. — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced a funding opportunity for wetland protection, restoration and enhancement activities on eligible lands in Florida. Funding comes through the agency’s Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP), with up to $17 million available nationwide.

GA & AL to Receive Additional Natural Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an important package of disaster assistance to help farmers, land owners, communities and others recover and rebuild after a year in which a wave of natural disasters swept across all regions of the United States. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio

Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up Extended to January 27

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala, January 12, 2012 – USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced that the cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period has been extended to January 27, 2012. Producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship are eligible for …