…Easement Program (ACEP), aim to conserve wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmlands, supporting climate-smart agriculture and forestry initiatives. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) prioritized land that reduces, captures, avoids,…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…quickly assess, prioritize, and plan for reforestation needs, fill gaps in climate-resilient restoration planning, and bolster reforestation planning by expanding nursery production, growing the forestry workforce, and increasing seed collection…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More than 667,000 participants received payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…Forestry Mitigation Activities that are eligible for funding. Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) investments under the Inflation Reduction Act are also expanding. NRCS prioritizes protecting grasslands at risk of conversion,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…and educational opportunities. These investments build upon the NRCS’s 2022 commitment of $50 million in partnerships across 44 states and territories to expand access to climate-smart agriculture and forestry conservation…
National Farm Health and Safety Week
…the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries have some of the highest rates of injuries, as well as injuries that are fatal,” she said. “Some of the top causes for injuries…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…three U.S. affiliated Pacific islands, and several Tribes through the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. “These investments arrive as cities across the country experience record-breaking heatwaves that have grave…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…are eligible to apply for the program. Priorities for this year’s funding include energy conservation, forestry, managing ag lands to address water quality, and more. Projects may be between one…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices,…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…and Forestry Sectors (.pdf).” The draft Federal Strategy outlines a framework for enhancing greenhouse gas measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification within the agricultural and forestry sectors, with a special focus…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-30-23
…Mexico and Japan and the ag and forestry industries getting a win in the fire retardant case. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Soil health management practices and activities are a tremendous part of our strategy when it comes to climate-smart agriculture and forestry.” American…