The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind urban agricultural producers that the application deadline for Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) projects under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is May 11th. This program offers producers technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land. Alabama NRCS is offering financial assistance to assist urban growers in areas …
USDA-NRCS Providing Technical and Financial Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continues to provide both technical and financial assistance through various programs. NRCS offers this assistance to agricultural producers in an effort to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs, NRCS assistance helps plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns. NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby, invites agricultural producers and private landowners to …
USDA Accepting Applications for EQIP Urban Agricultural Initiative in Alabama
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced they are accepting applications from urban agricultural producers for Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) projects under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This program offers producers technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land. “As American agriculture continues to grow in new directions, NRCS conservation assistance will grow along …
USDA Accepting Applications for EQIP Urban Agricultural Initiative in Florida
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is still accepting applications from urban agricultural producers for Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) projects under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This program offers producers technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land. “Urban agriculture projects can help improve nutrition and food access and increase local food production in urban …
USDA Accepting New or Modified Proposals for Its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Program
(USDA/WASHINGTON/April 18, 2022) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is welcoming new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners. “We …
USDA in Georgia Seeks Additional Proposals from Conservation Minded Partners
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia had previously requested proposals to assist with the technical aspects of implementing key priorities in the state. Now, they’ve announced an additional opportunity to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners in Georgia to help provide outreach and education on USDA-NRCS programs. Conservation minded organizations who wish to apply should demonstrate …
NRCS Announces New Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a second fiscal year 2022 sign-up for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership. The project is called “The Sustaining Gains in Longleaf Pine Restoration through Coordinated Cogongrass Control”. The mission of the project is to manage and protect successful longleaf pine ecosystem restoration on 1.2 million acres south-central Alabama and northwest Florida, …
USDA-NRCS Program Working with Urban Agricultural Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to assist urban agricultural producers through their Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) projects under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It offers producers technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land. NRCS serves all agriculture, large to small, conventional to organic, rural to urban. As American agriculture continues to grow in …
CSP Signup Deadline in Georgia is Friday
Agricultural producers and forest landowners looking to build on conservation efforts in Georgia are being reminded of a nearing deadline. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). And while they accept CSP applications year-round, Georgia producers and landowners need to apply by Friday, April 1 to be considered for funding in the current cycle.? Agricultural …
Producers Encouraged to Learn More about EQIP
Each year, farmers face a unique set of challenges, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has programs to help in many cases. An example of that is the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural and forestry producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits. This includes improved water and air quality, conserved …