FSA reminds producers of ongoing disaster assistance program signup
The USDA has started making payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) to agricultural producers who suffered eligible losses because of drought or excess moisture in…
Read More...Interior announces $24.7 million in support for habitat conservation in the West
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced Thursday over $4.4 million in grant funding for habitat conservation projects in 11 western states that conserve migration corridors and winter…
Read More...USDA announces $15 million for Conservation Innovation Grants
NRCS announced today a $15 million investment through the Conservation Innovation Grants program to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving…
Read More...Colorado Farm & Food Systems Respond & Rebuild Fund
The COVID-19 crisis is dramatically changing market access and performance of farmers and ranchers. There is a need for capital to support producers serving non-commodity markets. As a result, several…
Read More...American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund
American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund will award farmers and ranchers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm of market disruptions caused…
Read More...Deadline for Joint Chiefs extended to May 1
USDA’s NRCS New Mexico assistant state conservationist for programs announced today that sign up for fiscal year 2020 Joint Chiefs Initiative has been extended. All New Mexico agricultural producers who…
Read More...USDA announces May 29th application cutoff for CSP funding in 2020
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is May 29, 2020. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers,…
Read More...Colorado Young Farmer Water fellowship applications open
NYFC is running their first Young Farmer Water Fellowship. We strongly encourage young farmers and ranchers to apply. The program includes a $2,500 stipend. Applications are due April 13, and…
Read More...2020 Arizona hazardous fuels reduction grants – application now open
The State of Arizona, USDA Forest Service, and DOI Bureau of Land Management are anticipated to provide funding assistance to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for mitigation of fire…
Read More...Arizona Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant program accepting applications
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant Program is now accepting project applications. DFFM is soliciting project proposals from $20,000 to $200,000 for mitigation of fire risk in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas…
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