As USDA marks November as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says overall they have nine tribes that they work with in the state, eight state tribes and one federally recognized tribe. And Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, Charlie Ramsey, explains some of the efforts that are made with that …
FL NRCS Working with Seminole Tribe to Enhance Conservation
Richard Bowers, President of the Seminole Tribe, says the recently held South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting is just one example of the ongoing relationship between the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Seminole Tribe as Resource Conservation Coordinator for the tribe, Roel Herrera, says they use Florida NRCS as a main resource when it comes to their …
Reminder of Deadline for FL NRCS Conservation Programs
Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers that the October, 29, 2010 deadline is upon us for producers to sign up for a variety of conservation programs through the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
Approaching Deadline for AL NRCS Pigweed Initiative
Eric Schwab, AL NRCS Agronomist, wants to remind Alabama producers in Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell counties that October 30, 2010 is the deadline for funding for a EQIP pilot program designed to help control Palmer amaranth. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Tribes on Conservation Issues
As a part of USDA’s ongoing tribal relations effort, leaders from the Alabama and Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service attended this year’s South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. The following two reports detail the importance of meetings like these in order for the service to develop and maintain strong relationships with the tribes. AL – Dr. …
FL NRCS Deadline Reminder
NRCS Conservation Agronomist, Steve Boetger, wants to remind producers that Friday, October 29, 2010 is the deadline for a number of Farm Bill programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
FL NRCS Educating Producers About Invasives at Sunbelt Expo
Conservation Agronomist Steve Boetger with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging those producers attending the 2010 Sunbelt Ag Expo to stop by their tent located on the grounds at A-4 to learn more about the issue of invasive species. Download Audio
AL NRCS Educating Producers at Sunbelt Expo
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging those producers attending the 2010 Sunbelt Ag Expo to stop by their tent located on the grounds at A-4. State Agronomist Eric Schwab says that the expo is just another great venue for producers to start a conversation with the NRCS. Download Audio
FL NRCS Spreads Conservation Message Through FFB Partnership
Last weeks Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting gave producers a chance to speak with leaders from other organizations designed to assist them, such as State Conservationist Carlos Suarez with the Florida NRCS. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Sign up for Farm Bill Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has a multitude of programs available to producers to aid them in their conservation efforts and NRCS District Conservationist, Steve Yelverton, reminds producers that the deadline for new Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to January, 7 2011. Download Audio