USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signups for 2022
Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool…
Read More...Request for Proposals: Conservation Partners Program
The Conservation Partners Program provides vital grant funding to support organizations that provide staff and technical assistance to private landowners in order to maximize the benefits of Farm Bill programs…
Read More...Nominations open for $10k New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award
Announced by its sponsoring foundations, nominations opened this month for the 2022 New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award. Those who know of a New Mexico farmer, rancher, or forestland owner “who…
Read More...Release: NRCS Announces Improvements to CSP and EQIP
Earlier this month, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) made a series of changes to its premier conservation programs to better support farmers’ ability to face climate change. First, NRCS improved the…
Read More...Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks applications for projects that will restore wetland habitat
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration, enhancement and creation projects to support its Wetlands Program Strategic Plan. CPW will award up to approximately $1.25 million…
Read More...NRCS Announces Conservation Funding Opportunities for 2022
The USDA is announcing FY 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)…
Read More...USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers in California
In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting…
Read More...USDA expands ELAP to cover feed transportation for drought-impacted ranchers
USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought impacted ranchers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides more details…
Read More...USDA Announces Dates for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Signups
Agricultural producers and landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup from July 12 until August 20. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated signup options to…
Read More...USDA to Invest $10 Million to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry through Voluntary Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $10 million to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices in 10 targeted states. This assistance, available through the Environmental…
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