…conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The one that we’re basically providing funding for right now is the state…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…accomplishing their objectives to keep working lands in production, protect prime agricultural soils, provide grazing opportunities, and restore wetlands on frequently flooded lands,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “The funding will enable private property owners to play a major role in this conservation effort to improve the health and resiliency…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…urban Farmers. “The “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is an open forum for farmers and ranchers to share, learn and grow together,” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez,…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…for customers as well as sharing his/her expertise with others. California’s NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said Chow consistently demonstrates a proud conservation ethic and is devoted to improving the…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Martinez, Soledad, Soledad High School Gissell Mendez, Napa, Vintage High School Two-Year Community College Scholarship Recipient / 2,000 Yareli Bolanos Suarez, Bakersfield, East Bakersfield High School Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. Participation in CSP is ideal for agricultural operations working to extend benefits achieved through the implementation of conservation management practices. CSP also encourages the…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…in our conservation portfolio to agricultural producers,” NRCS state conservationist for California Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “These easement opportunities provide a means to keep working land in…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…groups, universities, state and federal resource agencies, Resource Conservation Districts and non-profit organizations. The STAC provides recommendations to State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, on conservation priorities to undertake with Farm Bill…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…Carlos Suarez, state conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California. “NRCS offers more than three dozen conservation practices that enable producers to help monarchs and other pollinators…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…Tier 1,” said Carlos Suarez, California State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “By replacing those engines with new engines, Tier 3 and Tier 4, we are actually…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…and ranchers in the state, whether it was to install efficient irrigation systems, work with air quality, working with forestry,” said Carlos Suarez, California State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources…