Alabama State Forester, Tim Albritton, says The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering some training in the realm of Prescribed Burning Management Download Audio For more information visit the AL NRCS website or the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council.
NRCS Reminds Livestock Producers about GRP
Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers about the Grassland Reserve Program which is desgined to preserve open grasslands both through rental contracts and permanent conservation easements. Download Audio
FL Nature Conservancy Partners with NRCS
Jeff Danter, State Director of the Nature Conservancy in Florida, talks about how they partner with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the state on various projects to help keep cattle ranches strong in Florida. Download Audio
Opportunities Available Now for Conservation Assistance & Funding
GAINESVILLE, September 2, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs that may help eligible participants pay for conservation practices to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, restore wetlands and provide habitat for wildlife.
AL NRCS Reminds Producers About a Multitude of Programs Available
Alabama Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, wants to remind producers that Alabama NRCS has a number of programs available to assist them in their conservation efforts. Download Audio
FL NRCS Pollinator Gardens Encourages Gardening of All Types
Florida NRCS plant materials specialist, Mimi Williams, says that anyone can have a garden. As they proved through their pollinator gardens at local NRCS offices. Download Audio
AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative
AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …
AL NRCS to Hold Wildlife School Aug 26-27
Alabama NRCS will hold a land management training seminar on August 26-27 and District Conservationist Philip Abney says the 3rd annual wildlife school was started to answer questions about wildlife habitat and land management. Download Audio
AL NRCS Announces Deadline for Conservation Programs
Auburn, Ala, Aug. 18, 2010 – Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced October 1, 2010, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for the following conservation programs: Conservation Stewardship Program; Environmental Quality Incentives Program which includes the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, organic farming, and high tunnels; the Grassland Reserve Program; Wildlife Habitat …
NRCS Encourages Producers to Look Into Available Programs
As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web.