FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says 2011 was a good one for the service and they are looking forward to assisting more producers in their conservation efforts in 2012. Download Audio The batching date for 2012 programs is coming up October 31, 2011.
AL NRCS Unveils First Generation Soil Survey
Alabama NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love is pleased to announce the completion of the first generation of the Alabama Soil Survey Program. Download Audio
AL Producers Encouraged to Register for Farm Demonstration Field Day
AL NRCS District Conservationist Craig Johnson wants producers to be aware of a Field Day to be held November 5, 2011 in Roanoke. Download Audio The event is free however registration is required by October 29, click here for more info.
America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Includes Successful Everglades Effort
The Obama Administration has detailed how the President’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO) is opening up access to lands and waters, restoring critical landscapes, reconnecting Americans to the natural world, and supporting thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says the Progress Report features an effort through the Natural Resources Conservation …
Florida Grazing Land Coalition Holding Fall Tour
Florida Grazing Land Coaltion’s Buzz Eaves wants to remind producers they are having a meeting and tour this Thursday, October 20th in Greenville at Deep Roots Meat, LLC. Download Audio Pre-registrations for the event are needed by this Wednesday, October 12th, so for more information click here.
Alabama NRCS a Partner in Forestry Field Days
The Muleshoe Plantation, owned and managed by Jerry McAllister and his sons, was the setting for a regional forestry field days last week as McAllister enjoys working with the various agencies over the years including the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio More information about this week’s regional forestry field day is available on the Alabama NRCS website.
Reminder of Crenshaw County Longleaf Field Day
Al NRCS District Conservation Ben Moore wants to remind forest landowners of the upcoming Longleaf Field Day in Crenshaw County this Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Download Audio
Alabama Forestry Field Day at Muleshoe Plantation
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in partnership with other agencies, held a regional Forestry Field Day Thursday at the Muleshoe Plantation located in the southeast corner of Houston County.
AL NRCS Longleaf Pine Field Day to be Held in Crenshaw County
Al NRCS District Conservation Ben Moore wants to inform landowners of a upcoming Longleaf Field Day in Crenshaw County next Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Download Audio
Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
WASHINGTON – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today released for public review and feedback its comprehensive preliminary strategy for long term ecosystem restoration. The strategy, which will be presented to President Obama at the end of the public review period, represents an historic opportunity for addressing long-standing issues …