USDA continues to work on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, which includes some major changes in the Conservation Security program, which is now called the Conservation Stewardship Program, according to Doug McKalip, legislative and public affairs director with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
AL Producers Invited to Intensive Grazing Tour
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service invites producers from across the state to attend an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Farm Tour coming up October 8th in Morgan County. To learn more about the tour or to reserve your spot call the Morgan County NRCS Office at 256-773-6541.
FL Producers Benefit from EQIP
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program can make a big difference on your farm as Carlos Suarez with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service says it has worked well for many landowners in the state.
On-Farm Biodiesel Production
A recent bioenergy workshop held in Quincy and sponsored by three area RC&D councils and USDA’s NRCS in Florida, featured a hands on demonstration of how to make on-farm biodiesel. This biodiesel extruder is a portable unit owned by the Three Rivers RC&D council that can be taken out to local farms to make biodiesel from plants and used cooking …
October Forestry Events in Alabama
One of Alabama’s most treasured natural resources is its forest land, which covers over 70 percent of the state, making it the second most forested state in the nation. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is promoting several events next month around the state that focus on forestry, both caring for the forest land and celebrating it.
AL Producers Preparing for Fall
Its a busy time of year for livestock producers, but the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind you this is the time to be thinking about planting cool season forages.
FL NRCS Working With Conservation Districts
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service in Florida is working cooperatively with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to get conservation on the ground around the state.
Alabama Treasure Forest Events
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is helping to sponsor the Alabama Treasure Forest Conference and Wildlife & Forest Festival October 24-25 in Montgomery. Find out more on the ATFA website.
AL Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour
Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service invites producers to an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System tour on October 8th. Foy Kirkland in Morgan County explains what they will be showing that day. To reserve your spot for the tour call the Morgan County NRCS office at 256-773-6541.
Alabama Forest Land Owners Encouraged to Attend Events
Forestry land management will be the focus of four regional field days coming up in Alabama next month and anyone who owns or manages forest land in the state is invited to attend one of the events. The forestry field days are scheduled for October 1 in Conecuh county, October 3 in Franklin/Colbert counties, October 16 in Covington County and …