…The translation of the “Keys” into Spanish was done by Carlos Alberto Ortiz-Solorio, Ma del Carmen Gutierrez Castorena, and Edgar V. Gutierrez-Castorena of Area de Genesis, Morfologia y Clasificacion de…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…are doing with farmers helps the air we all breathe by reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM),” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “We…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…the agency is offering a new incentive option for almond and walnut farmers (and potentially others) to use cleaner harvesting technology. According to Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
…a new incentive option for almond and walnut farmers (and potentially others) to use cleaner harvesting technology. According to Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California, eligible farmers may…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…them build profitable and sustainable operations. “This is the first time we have attempted anything like this and we are simply delighted by the response,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…land. “These grants will help spur creativity and problem-solving on California’s farms and ranches,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS state conservationist in California. “The projects have the potential to improve our…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
…large population, and intensive agriculture. “Our agricultural customers ask us to help them find collaborative win-win approaches to addressing regulatory concerns,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist with NRCS in California….
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…said Carlos Suarez, NRCS state conservationist in California. “They provide a means to keep working land in production, preserve open space, and provide great benefit to our state’s natural resources…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…are excited and energized by this new opportunity to both protect a sensitive species, native to California, and increase sustainability for California’s dairy industry,” said NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez….
Help Available for Wildfire-Impacted Ranches and Private Forestland
…suffered thousands of devastating wildfires over the past year, and California farmers and ranchers have suffered substantial losses as a result,” said NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “I encourage landowners…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…Protection Agency; Members of California Water Commission – Joe Del Bosque, Kimberly Delfino and David Orth; Dr. Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development; Carlos Suarez, USDA State Conservationist; Jeff Yasui, USDA…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We always look forward to these meetings,” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “The STAC provides valuable insight into the conditions and needs of natural…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…Grants provide organizations financial resources to create and implement innovative programs or practices that benefit conservation-minded farmers and ranchers,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for NRCS in California. “California’s CIG…
Farm Bill Rollout Challenges
The United States Department of Agriculture and cooperative agencies have been busy since February implementing a record setting farm bill. State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the focus of that being…