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
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.
Reminder to Producers Regarding CSP Funding Deadline
A quick reminder to producers regarding the January 27, 2012 deadline for the first ranking period of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio
GA & AL to Receive Additional Natural Disaster Assistance
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
Ag in Review for the Week of January 9, 2012
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Producers Now Have Until Jan 27 for CSP Sign Up
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program to January, 27, 2012. The following reports have more details for interested producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio
Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up Extended to January 27
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 …
Specialty Crops Programs Mostly Spared in USDA Cuts
USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service should have a minimal impact on the fresh produce industry. Download Audio
USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the latest steps in modernizing and enhancing USDA customer service with USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. Download Audio
AL Producers have 3 Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on how Alabama producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio