Subcommittee Examines the Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, held a hearing…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…premier competitive, peer-reviewed grants program for fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. In the seven years since AFRI was established, the program has led to true innovations and ground-breaking discoveries in…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…condition of waters in the United States. The assessment was conducted in partnership with state environmental agencies and other federal agencies, including the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the U.S….
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…of $72.3 million for conservation practices that advance the building block goals in areas such as soil health and nutrient stewardship through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…reduce particulate matter by at least 30%. Trials were supported by a USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) and the San Joaquin Valley Air District, and build on years of…
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…Sea Reference: various sources; principal, Cato, J.C., and C. L. Brown. 2003. Marine Ornamental Species: Collection, Culture, and Conservation. An aquarium enthusiast can easily become overwhelmed by the endless variety…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
…announced the availability of “The Economics of Local Food Systems: A Toolkit to Guide Community Discussions, Assessments and Choices” at the Good Food Festival’s Financing and Innovation Conference in Chicago….
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…REAP provides grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, grants for energy audits, and grants for renewable energy planning and development to service providers who…
Bison Officially the National Mammal of the U.S.
…the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of our country — and much like the eagle, it’s one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time. 15 Facts About…
State Says Continue Water Savings
Executive Order Aims to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life in California Moving to bolster California’s climate and drought resilience, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an executive order…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…of Technology. Grants awards and national program leadership for the BRDI program will be administered by NIFA and DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. A complete list of…
Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training
…organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts for grant funds to provide technical assistance to applicants for grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Applicants…
Funding to Relieve Veterinarian Shortages
…also available for establishing or expanding veterinary practices in underserved rural areas.” The competitive VSGP grants support activities to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services through education, training, recruitment, and…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…Department-wide effort that encourages Federal employees to start food, wildlife, conservation, beautification, and teaching gardens on Federal property or in nearby communities. Since the Secretary created the first garden in…