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NACD: NACD Applauds USDA Investment in Conservation Districts Through Second Round of Climate Smart Commodities Funding
12/12/2022

USDA announced an additional $325 Million for 71 projects funded through the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program. Conservation districts and state associations were named as key partners on several newly selected projects.

NACD Blog: NACD Summer Conservation Forum & Tours TA Grant Participant: Eric Schuh
12/09/22

This blog post is part of a seven-part series highlighting technical assistance (TA) grant recipient participation at NACD’s Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This post’s author, Eric Schuh of Snohomish Conservation District in WA, attended the meeting with a TA stipend.


 

No-Till Farmer: How No-Till Improves Land Values
By James Hoorman
12/08/2022

No-Till Farmer recently put together a report: How No-Till Improves Land Values. This report put an economic value on conservation farming practices that improve the environment but also preserve our soil.

Farm Progress: Build More Resilient Soils on your Farm
By Don Donovan and Clint Harrison
12/12/2022

Short of installing irrigation systems, there isn’t much you can do about how much or when you get rainfall. It is important to build a soil that is resilient, allows as much rainfall as possible to infiltrate, and stores the moisture until the crop needs it.

High Plains Journal: Taking the Reins of Soil Health Starts from the Ground Up
12/13/2022

The farmer and rancher adage “if you take care of machinery, the machinery will take care of you” also applies to soil health. When it comes to soil health it is important to develop a plan and build with success.

USFWS: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Launches Center for Pollinator Conservation
By Mara Koenig
12/13/2022

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) launched the Center for Pollinator Conservation to address the decline of pollinator populations. The center will contribute science, provide decision support, and coordinate best practices with land managers.

Ag Daily: USDA Invests in 52 Urban Agriculture Projects Across the Nation in 2022
By Bre Holbert
12/14/2022

In 2022, USDA announced an investment in 52 urban agriculture projects across the United States. This totaled in $14.2 million to the projects, allowing the recipients of these monies to expand their reach and surpass barriers in access.

 



 

NRCS: USDA NRCS Offers Landowners Assistance to Restore Wetlands
Dover, DE | Northeast Region
12/07/2022

Wetlands are integral in creating wildlife habit, preventing floods, and improving water quality. Delaware NRCS is offering landowners assistance to help restore them.

NRCS: California’s Agriculture Leaders Commit to Innovative Strategy
California | Pacific Region
12/08/2022

Agriculture leaders in California formally committed to an innovative new strategy to deliver conservation services to California’s farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestland owners by signing the Memorandum of Agreement. Signatories included the President of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts.

GACD: Application Period is Open for 2023 GACD Scholarship!
Georgia | Southeast Region
12/08/2022

To encourage study and careers in soil and water conservation related fields, the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) administers one $1,000 scholarship each year.  The scholarship is given to high school, undergraduate or graduate students majoring in, or intending to major in, a soil and water conservation related area.

MDARD: MDARD Honors Two MAEAP Conservation District Technicians for Their Commitment to Conservation in 2022
By Chelsea Lewis-Parisio | Michigan | North Central Region
12/08/2022

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) honored two conservation district technicians for their work and commitment to conservation and environmental protections during the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Fall Convention.

Rappahannock News: Conservation District Names Clean Water Farm, Teacher of the Year Award Winners
By Chris Doxzen | Washington, VA | Southeast Region
12/10/2022

Every year the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates the ingenuity, commitment and hard work of citizens in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Greene counties who further the mission of conservation and natural resource management.

The Sentinel: Cumberland County Conservation District Offers College Scholarships
By Joseph Cress | Cumberland County, PA | Northeast Region
12/11/2022

Cumberland County Conservation District is offering more than $5,000 in scholarship funds for Cumberland County college students majoring in agriculture, environmental resource management, conservation/natural resources, forestry or any other related field.

Flathead Beacon: Prevention Efforts Keep Invasive Mussels In Check, But Collaboration is Key
By Tristian Scott | Kalispell, MT | Northern Plains Region
12/11/2022

Nearly 100,000 boats were inspected this year, resulting in the discovery of 53 mussel-infested watercraft; however, researchers credit partnerships among a multitude of state, federal and tribal stakeholders with keeping the Flathead Basin mussel-free.

Ohio Country Journal: Cover Crops and Weed Control
By Dusty Sonnenberg | Ohio | North Central Region
12/11/2022

At the 2022 Ohio No-Till Conference, experts discussed one of the most pressing topics in agriculture today – weed control. While there are a number of herbicide options to control weeds, they have residual carryover that can negatively impact crops. An alternative method may be cover crops.

KPAX-TV: Montana Grants Aim to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species
By Tom Buchanan | Helena, MT | Northern Plains Region
12/12/2022

Aquatic Invasive Species grants for up to $50,000 each are now available to help combat and raise awareness against invasive species in Montana. Grant applications are due January 19, 2023.

NRCS: NRCS Pacific Islands Area Releases FY 22 Annual Report
By Susan Kubo | Honolulu, HI | Pacific Region
12/12/2022

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Pacific Islands Area (PIA) announces the release of its FY 2022 NRCS PIA Annual Report highlighting the impacts of federal and partner investments toward protecting and improving natural resources.

My Journal Courier: Cover-Crop Program Application Period to Open
By Dave Dawson | Illinois | North Central Region
12/13/2022

Applications for the Illinois Department of Agriculture's cover crop program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Thursday.

Sheridan Media: Jackie Turner Of Sheridan County Conservation District Named Outstanding Employee In NE WY
Wyoming | Southwest Region
12/13/2022

Jackie Turner, Program Specialist for the Sheridan County Conservation District, was named the 2022 Outstanding Conservation District Employee for Area I (Northeast Wyoming) at the Wyoming Natural Resource Rendezvous last week in Casper.

WTOP: USDA Awards Millions to Prince George’s Co. for Climate-Centric Farming Program
By Ciara Wells | Prince George's County, MD | Northeast Region
12/14/2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that Prince George’s County, will receive a $3.25 million grant from Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The grant will fund a pilot program to support local farmers and producers of color, and to implement climate-centric practices in organic farming.

NRCS: A New Generation of Foresters Gets Familiar Longleaf Needle Pine
Raeford, NC | Southeast Region
12/13/2022

The Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association held a family tree planting event to teach families and children about the importance of the longleaf needle pine and wildlife. Over 30 children got their hands dirty by planting trees, learning about forestry careers, and local wildlife that can be found in longleaf needle pine ecosystems. 

OPB: Oregon State Forests Deliver more than $97M in Timber Revenue
By Cassandra Profita | Oregon | Pacific Region
12/13/2022

Oregon’s state forests produced more than $97 million for county and state governments this year. “These working lands provide so much to so many, including funding for vital local services, places to connect with nature, clean water, and habitat for some of Oregon’s most rare and sensitive species," said the Oregon State Forester.

Manistee News Advocate: Conservation District Receives Multiple State Awards
Michigan | North Central Region
12/14/2022

The Manistee Conservation District received some well-deserved recognition including the conservation district of the year award and several awards to individual staff members. Awards were presented at the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Fall Convention on Dec. 5-7.

The Keene Sentinel: Local Farms Improve Climate Resilience with Grant Dollars
By Sarah Sherman | Keene, NH | Northeast Region
12/14/2022

Cheshire Conservation District, along with the other nine statewide conservation districts, announced 12 grant recipients for the 2022 NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant, an amount totaling $50,000. Four of the farm recipients are located within the Monadnock Region.

 


 

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