And when it comes to the funds for Alabama, NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett told me they are working to let every county in the state know what they have to work with so they can get started.
NRCS to Soon Finalize Programs
While attendng the National Assocation of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Dave White told me they are all moving right along with the process of finalzing many of their programs for this year.
Environmental Stewardship Award Nominations
Producers are being reminded that nominations for the annual Environmental Stewardship Awards are open for 2010. More about this year’s award nomination process is availabe at Environmental Stewardship.org
Partnership and Cooperation the Key to Success of Conservation Programs
According to Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, it takes cooperation with good partners to achieve the desired results from conservation programs.
WHIP is a Easy and Assessable Option for Farmers to Implement Conservation
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has many programs available for farmers and one of those is the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program.
NRCS Communicating Agriculture’s Role in Solving Environmental Challenges
Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, says that while they are working to communicate agriculture’s role in the solution to many challenges facing the country, they are fortunate to have the dedicated efforts from partners, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
FL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Great Year
With the implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, Florida NRCS has been busy this past year. And State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says that they had help from strong partners.
AL NRCS Participating in Longleaf Academies
The AL NRCS is a partner with the Longleaf Alliance encouraging longleaf restoration. One part of that initiative is the participation in Longleaf Academies which focus on management and establishment of the Longleaf Pine.
FL Poultry Farm Using In-Vessel Composting
According to Cooper McMillan, Chairman of the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District Board, they have an in-vessel composter operating at a poultry farm in the north part of Florida. To learn more about these composters click Here
2009 Clear Water Alabama Seminar and Field Day
The Clear Water Alabama Seminar and Field Day will be offered October 28-29, 2009 by the Alabama Erosion and Sediment Control Partnership to help planners, designers, contractors, inspectors, and others learn more about erosion and sediment control practices and products.