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USDA announced an additional $325 Million for 71 projects funded through the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program. Conservation districtsand state associations were named as key partners on several newly selected projects.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wetlands are integral in creating wildlife habit, preventing floods, and improving water quality. Delaware NRCS is offering landowners assistance to help restore them.
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.
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.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) honored two conservation districttechnicians for their work and commitment to conservation and environmental protections during the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Fall Convention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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