The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is busy year round assisting producers in their conservation endeavors. And State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, gives us an update on where they are currently in those efforts. Download Audio
USDA Claims Available for FL Women and Hispanic Farmers
Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers about the Hispanic and Women’s discrimination outreach program. More info is available at www.farmerclaims.gov Download Audio
AL Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for NRCS Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has numerous programs to fit a variety of conservation needs and State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that signups are continuous. Download Audio
NRCS Continuing Their Conservation Efforts Surrounding the Gulf
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing to restore and conserve the Gulf as Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist, says one of those efforts was their successful Migratory Bird Initiative. Download Audio
FL Included in NRCS Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Florida dairy industry is included in a project to test and verify exciting new approaches to greenhouse gas reduction. The following report has more details on the effort from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and NRCS Chief Dave White. Download Audio
AL NRCS and Poarch Creek Indian Tribe Share Similar Goals
David Elliot, NRCS Tribal Liaison with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe says the tribe has used a variety of NRCS programs to further accomplish their conservation goals as he explains their most recent efforts to restore the box turtle. Download Audio
FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season
As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. Download Audio
NRCS Taking a Proactive Approach to Gulf Coast Efforts
Another meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was held earlier this week and one of those attending was NRCS regional conservationist, Leonard Jordan, who says the proactive mission of the task force works very closely with their overall philosophy as well. Download Audio
AL NRCS and FSA Working Together to Assist Producers
Considering the recent disasters that have hit our state the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to remind producers of assistance that may be available to them. As Alabama FSA Executive Director Daniel Robinson says the two agencies often work together to assist the producer. Download Audio
NRCS Chief Views Budget Crunch as an Opportunity
Talks of budget cuts seem to be everywhere and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is certainly no exception, but Chief Dave White is looking at the possible USDA program and agency cuts as not only a challenge, but also as an opportunity for improvement. Download Audio