…are accepted year-round, producers aiming for the first review must apply by November 15, just days away. With the addition of Inflation Reduction Act funding, NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…2025. Farmers and ranchers interested in applying for the first round of funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) should submit applications by November 15, 2024. Carlos Suarez, NRCS…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…working lands,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “Agriculture knows that a healthy habitat for species benefits their operations and NRCS is committed to helping…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…our farmers farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…an opportunity to apply for nearly $20 million in available funding for CSP this Fiscal Year,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “CSP helps producers…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…Conservationist, Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “We are doing our part in helping America’s farmers, ranchers and forest stewards conserve the natural resources we all depend on. These…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. The announcement of the support was made after a tour of urban and rural communities that experienced varying…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…meets your operation’s goals,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “The Organic Transition Initiative can also assist you in gaining organic knowledge through education and…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…than 12,800 pieces of older agricultural equipment, including 7,300 of the oldest Tier equipment lacking emissions controls. NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez expressed pride in participating in the effort…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…first application cutoff period. “We are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in on-farm conservation this Fiscal Year,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…said David Suarez, research leader of the unit in Athens. “Understanding the COVID virus’ host range is essential to understanding the ecology of the virus and the role different species may…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…representatives on December 8, NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said the MOA is a “recommitment to delivering comprehensive technical assistance” to farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestland owners. The new agreement…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
…the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program to support modern approaches to conservation. NRCS State Conservationist in California, Carlos Suarez told AgNet West that the agency partners with a variety of…