Tag Archives: NRCS
Vol. 2 – Feb/March 2012 eNewsletter Is Has Been Posted!
We have just posted our February/March 2012 issue of our eNewsletter. You can click here to read it. Please share your story ideas or scenic photos with Bret and Nancy for next month’s issue!
Filed under News
NRCS Announces Special Initatives For Fiscal Year 2012
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering conservation assistance to Idaho agricultural producers and landowners through three special initiatives: the On-Farm Energy Initiative, Organic Initiative and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. NRCS accepts applications for assistance on a continuous basis throughout … Continue reading
Filed under Grant Announcements, News
The Idaho Conservation Partnership Statement
During our 69th Annual Business Conference, the partners signed a new statement to strengthen the partnership and clearly define the functions of each organization or agency. You can read the full document by clicking here, and we have pasted some … Continue reading
Filed under Conference, Districts, Outreach
Employment Opportunity With IASCD: National Resource Inventory Data Collectors
National Resource Inventory (NRI) Data Collectors Qualifications •Bachelors Degree in field related to Natural Resources •Two years NRI data collection experience •Knowledge of cropping systems and rotations in Idaho •Experience in operating Web Based computer programs •Basic Excel spreadsheet experience … Continue reading
Filed under Outreach
US Senate Appropriations Committee Marks-up the FY12 Ag Approps Bill
Yesterday, the US Senate Appropriations Committee marked-up the FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. This legislation funds NRCS Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) and Farm Bill conservation programs. The Committee approved a $19.78 billion … Continue reading
Filed under Legislative, News
Testimony Before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture
On August 25, 2011, the US Senate Committee on Agriculture held a field hearing in Wichita, Kansas. The President of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts presented testimony on the benefits of conservation in his state and around the nation. … Continue reading
Filed under Legislative, News
NRCS Chief Dave White’s Testimony from July 7, 2011
Last week, the US House Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry held a hearing titled “Agricultural Program Audit: Examination of Conservation Programs.” NRCS Chief Dave White was one of the witnesses, and delivered a great opening statement on the importance … Continue reading
Filed under Legislative
Additional $5.5 Million to Help Sage Grouse Habitats in Idaho
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho an additional $5.5 million to help conserve critical sage-grouse habitats. The funding is to establish conservation easements through the Grassland Reserve Program that will maintain … Continue reading
Filed under Grant Announcements, News
Reminder: Financial Assistance Available for Idaho’s Organic Producers
This is a reminder that NRCS has an additional funding opportunity for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Funds come from a section in the 2008 Farm Bill … Continue reading
Filed under Grant Announcements, News
New USDA Initiative Can Help Farmers Develop An Oil Spill Prevention Plan
A new USDA initiative may help agricultural producers in Idaho comply with revised Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for on-farm oil spills. Idaho is participating in this pilot program, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the … Continue reading
