It was a full day of events at the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, Florida as one of those taking place this evening involved NCBA recognizing six U.S. cattle operations for their commitment to sustaining their family operations by conserving land, resources and wildlife through the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Master of Ceremonies for the event was President …
FL NRCS Welcomes New Team Member
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to welcome a new team member aboard, Roney Gutierrez is the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Participates in Regional NACD Meeting
The Southeast Regional Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts has been going on the last couple of days and Dr. Carol Knight, President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, explains what they hope to accomplish during the gathering as well as how their efforts coincide with those of Alabama NRCS. Download Audio
Alabama Hosting Southeast NACD Meeting
Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for the 2011 National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast meeting, as the event started this afternoon with a round table discussion. I had a chance to talk with Earl Garber, NACD 1st Vice President, about the meeting which runs through Tuesday. Download Audio
FL NRCS Implements Programs through Partnerships
Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they value partnerships with various groups and what they do for landowners across the state. Download Audio
FL NRCS Well Represented at Small Farms Conference
The 3rd annual Florida Small Farms Conference was held recently and Florida NRCS Agronomist Steve Boetger was one of those in attendance speaking on integrated pest management. Download Audio
AL Forestry Task Force Public Meeting Continue
Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, says The Alabama Forest Recovery Task Force is continuing their efforts in educating forest landowners about storm recovery through several upcoming public meetings. For more information visit the Alabama Forestry Commission Website. Download Audio
AL Forest Recovery Task Force to Hold Upcoming Public Meeting
The storms of the spring may be over but the effects still linger which is why Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says the AL Forest Recovery Task Force is holding a meeting for affected producers, Monday, July 18, 2011. Download Audio
NRCS Working Well With Producers Toward Conservation Goals
NRCS regional conservationist Leonard Jordan says he believes the agency has been successful at working with farmers to implement conservation. Download Audio
NRCS to Hold Eligibility Workshops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing their efforts to reach socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through a series of Eligibility Workshops. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Follow the links for more information on the Uniontown and Dothan meetings