…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…maintains the list of organic operations and leads activities that support organic integrity and market growth. In addition, USDA helps organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…evolving,” he said. “From where we are tonight, it could be totally different this time next year.” February’s workshop was organized by the Brier Creek Soil & Water Conservation District….
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Eastside Water Service Contractors •Eastside water service contractors (Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District) will receive percent of their contract supply due to a lack…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provides technical and financial assistance to help ranchers conserve the bird’s habitat while improving working lands. Since 2010, NRCS and conservation partners have worked…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…since it launched in 2014. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through www.Grants.gov. Applicants should start the Grants.gov registration process as soon as possible to ensure that they meet the…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…knowing what questions to ask is key. And remember, an informed consumer requesting eco-friendly fish sends a powerful conservation message. Educating Yourself on Sustainable Fishing Practices There is no universal…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…and The Mosaic Company. About The Leopold Conservation Award The Leopold Conservation Award is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. The award consists of a crystal…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, voluntarily applied seven conservation practices to reduce pollutants by 788 tons—an equivalent of 170,000 low emissions vehicles for the NOx reductions alone. “The work we…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…more than 32,300employees serving customers in more than 160 countries. With a global value chain that includes 428 crop procurement locations, 280 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 39 innovation centers and the…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…businesses by offering technical assistance, conducting research, and awarding grants. The Local Food System Toolkit is the latest resource offered by AMS in support of local and regional food systems….
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
…fields and talks about the potential with the amount of almond acreage available. Industry Leaders Helping Out The Almond Board of California is partnering with Sustainable Conservation to help the…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…project was a partnership of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Western Shasta Resource Conservation District, California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, GCID and ACID. The…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
DWR Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Launch Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Efforts The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced it is awarding 21 counties a total of $6.7…