Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind producers that an important sign-up deadline is coming up next week. Download Audio
AL NRCS Living Up to Their Mission
The mission of Alabama NRCS is to help people help the land and Robert Thrower, tribal historic preservation officer and cultural director for the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe, shares an experience in which he says the service did just that. Download Audio
NRCS Engaged in Comprehensive Effort to Improve Gulf Region
A lot of attention has been given to the gulf after last year’s Deep Horizon oil spill, but Harris Sherman, USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment, says the Natural Resources Conservation Service has been involved in efforts to improve the Gulf region long prior to that tragic event. Download Audio
FL NRCS Working with Producers on Integrated Pest Management
Agronomist for the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Steve Boetger, says they are working with producers in finding ways to better manage insects, diseases and weeds through integrated pest management. Download Audio
AL NRCS Promoting Numerous Educational Events for the Fall
State forester for the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tim Albritton, says they have a whole host of educational events coming up this fall for forest landowners. Download Audio
Info Now Available for 2012 FL NRCS Programs
Florida NRCS assistant state Conservationist, Jeff Woods, wants to remind producers who are interested in implementing conservation programs in 2012 about the October 31, 2011 batching date. Download Audio
NRCS Continuing to Serve People and the Land
Dr. Holmer Wilkes, Acting Associate Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Service, says despite budget concerns, NRCS will continue their mission of conservation. Download Audio
USDA to Hold Meetings Regarding Discrimination
Native Americans who experienced discrimination from the USDA while trying to get a farm loan are encouraged to attend meetings at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Lakeland, Florida on September 12-15, 2011. Download Audio
Opportunities Available Now for Conservation Assistance and Funding
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive more information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible cost share opportunities.