…signups Status update on 2018 Farm Bill implementation Presentations by NRCS program leads General discussions on conservation topics of importance to attendees Source: USDA/NRCS-California Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office submitted the family for consideration of the National Conservation Planning Partnership’s Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence. The NRCS and National Association of Conservation Districts…
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…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…timeliness and customer service in administering the wetland conservation provisions and ensuring these provisions are consistent with the statute. Learn more about conservation compliance on the NRCS website. Source: USDA/NRCS…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided technical assistance to more than 900,000 land managers, and comprehensive planning assistance to over 100,000 producers in 2018. This work resulted in conservation plans for…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
…Zimny urges landowners to contact their local NRCS office and work with staff to determine the best fit for each individual case. Find out more from NRCS. About the Author…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…farming solutions through soil conservation on private lands throughout the United States. For more information on NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
Drew Mather Courtesy of NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide individual assistance for farmers who are looking to implement sustainable ag practices in their operations. NRCS Soil…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…sturdier high tunnel construction for small growers. Her and local NRCS Soil Conservationist Sam Vang explain how the tunnels help growers and why it’s become popular. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…California’s State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and CARCD Executive Director Karen Buhr. COURTESY OF NRCS: Drew Mather “We’re highlighting the partnerships that we have with the…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers multiple different programs to farmers that can help enhance their operations, making them more sustainable and ultimately more successful. The organization has a…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). A significant portion of the conference was aimed at outreach to the agricultural community to make farmers…
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
…Conservation Service (NRCS). “We utilize that money across the board to assist farmers and ranchers install best management practices.” Air quality has been a major priority for conservation investment, comprising…