USDA’s Natural Resource and Conservation Service in Florida has extended it’s signup deadline from February 27 to March 13 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program and Wetlands Reserve Program. These popular farm bill conservation programs offer technical and financial assistance to individuals interested in addressing natural resource concerns and wildlife habitat restoration. Even though the programs …
AL NRCS Cutoff Tomorrow
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that the cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP is coming up tomorrow. And Jim Shrenkel a wildlife biologist with the Alabama NRCS says that since the programs are a continuous signup and applications do not expire after batching period’s farmers should go ahead and get their request in.
EQIP Now Includes AWEP
The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), established in the new farm bill to promote water conservation and quality improvement, allows up to $58.4 million in financial assistance to agricultural producers and entities. The 2008 farm bill expanded the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to include AWEP offering financial and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers carry out water enhancement activities …
FL NRCS Reminder of Sign-up Cutoff Dates
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers about the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP that’s coming up February 27th in the state.
AL NRCS Reminder of Sign-up Cutoff Dates
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers about the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP that’s coming up January 30th in the state. To learn more about these or other programs offered by Alabama NRCS click Here
Importance of Conservation Plans
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service for quite some time and Arlo Kane, a Wildlife Biologist with the Commission says most recently on conservation plans of operation.
Building Wildlife Along With Agriculture
The Florida NRCS often works together with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to assist farmers. Walton County Landowner, Gene Borcz is one of those who have been helped by the cooperation between the two agencies, specifically Wildlife Biologist, Arlo Kane.
USDA Seeks Comments On Healthy Forests Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comments on the Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP). The HFRP was signed into law as part of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 and was reauthorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill).
USDA Seeks Comments on WRP
U.S.D.A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking public comments on the Wetlands Reserve Program, otherwise known as WRP, which provides technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural land. USDA encourages written comments on the interim final during the comment period which ends March 16th. …
Florida NRCS Cutoff Dates
The Florida-Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced the cutoff date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) applications will be accepted until close of business on February 27.The popular farm bill conservation programs offer technical and financial assistance to individuals interested in addressing natural resource concerns and wildlife habitat restoration. For more information …