There is just a little over a week left for Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners to apply for financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Conservation Programs Specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida, Nathan Fikkert, says one aspect of this signup is the energy initiative. EQIP Signup in Florida Ends November 2 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
EQIP Signup for Florida Landowners Continues
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds farmers, ranchers and forest owners you have until November 2 to apply for financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Nathan Fikkert, Conservation Programs Specialist for NRCS, explains what this sign-up involves. EQIP Signup for Florida Landowners Continues Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
EWP Helps Florida Landowners after Hurricane
While Hurricane Michael didn’t affect all areas in Florida, it did some. And no matter when a natural disaster may strike, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants landowners to know if your area suffers damage, the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) can help relieve imminent hazards to life and property. This includes damage caused by hurricanes, floods, fires and …
Florida NRCS Closing Gulf Coast Offices for Hurricane Michael
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is closing its offices along the Gulf Coast in preparation for severe weather from Hurricane Michael. The status of office closures will be updated on the NRCS website. Contact a local Florida Field Office or Service Center here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Easements: Preserving Old Florida
The Lightsey family has been running cattle in central Florida since the 1850s, but with 1,000 people moving to Florida daily, development encroaches on their legacy and the natural resources that support it. Cary Lightsey and his brother Layne have put 90 percent of their land on 10 ranches into conservation easements with the help of USDA and other groups. These …
Assistance Available in Florida to Conserve Natural Resources
Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until November 2 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Programs Specialist for NRCS in Florida, Nathan Fikkert, says this assistance is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Assistance Available in Florida to Conserve Natural Resources Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …
EWP Available for Landowners Affected by Natural Disasters
While Hurricane Florence won’t affect all areas of the Southeast, it will some. But no matter when a natural disaster may strike, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to landowners to know if your area suffers damage, the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) can help relieve imminent hazards to life and property. This includes damage caused by hurricanes, floods, …
Doing NRCS Business Through Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, Florida and Georgia wants to remind farmers, ranchers and private landowners that if you have business to take care of with NRCS, much of it can be done from your home or farm office. NRCS Acting Chief Leonard Jordan said you can do it through their secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway. …
Soil Health Questions Non-Operator Landowners Should Ask Their Farmers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to help non-operator landowners and tenant farmers work together to build land that’s healthy, resilient, and productive. Soil Health Questions Non-Operator Landowners Should Ask Their Farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Congressman Yoho on Longleaf Pine Initiative
Landowners across the Southeast are always encouraged to take part in the Longleaf Pine Initiative through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). And during a recent interview with Southeast AgNet, U.S. Congressman and member of the House Agriculture Committee, Ted Yoho from Florida, talked about their efforts to include even more pine species in the initiative. Congressman Yoho on Longleaf …