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USDA Offers Funding to Protect Agricultural Lands
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture encourages groups wanting to protect agricultural land to consider enrolling in its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.
Earth Team Award-Winner Chase Musser Taking Patient Approach to Career in Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Farming and conservation are two career paths favored by members of the Musser family of Southwest Virginia.
USDA NRCS Awards Zenger Farm with Equity Agreement
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Portland’s Zenger Farm with an equity agreement.
Earth Team Award-Winner Chase Musser Taking Patient Approach to Career in Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Farming and conservation are two career paths favored by members of the Musser family of Southwest Virginia.
Partner Spotlight: Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
A sustainable and just local food system for Native Americans is the goal of an Arizona nonprofit.
NRCS California Earth Team
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is honoring California’s Earth Team volunteers and celebrating their many contributions to natural resource protection during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22.
Public Invited to Join Pacific Islands Area State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 9, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites the public to call-in for the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on May 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. HST.
March Brought Record Snowpack Accumulation to Many Colorado Basins
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The basins of Western Colorado continued to benefit from a series of storms throughout the month of March. During this time 34 SNOTEL sites in the state received the highest or second highest March snowpack accumulation amounts on record.
NRCS Announces Funding Available for Conservation Innovation Grants in the Pacific Islands Area
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Earth Team Volunteers Help Minnesota NRCS Accomplish its Mission
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Since 1985, Earth Team volunteers have provided a valued source of talent to NRCS. These dedicated volunteers work with conservation professionals on private lands to improve soil quality, conserve water, improve air quality and enhance wildlife habitat.
Soil Health Takes Center Stage
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Producers in the Texoma area recently gathered in Wichita Falls for a Soil Health Workshop focused on increasing biological wealth with ecological principles of soil health.
Invest in Our Planet This Earth Day
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
I would like to offer each of you a challenge. Stop what you are doing for just a couple minutes and go outside onto a patch of grass or other natural space.
Grow a Better Future with the Organic Transition Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program's (EQIP) organic management standard funded through the agency's Organic Transition Initiative (OTI).
NRCS Celebrates Volunteer Week 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service recognizes Florida Earth Team volunteer, Linda Johnson. She has volunteered at the NRCS Crestview Field Office for over 30 years!
Indiana Earth Team Volunteers Help NRCS Accomplish its Mission
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
During National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) would like to thank its Earth Team volunteers for their dedicated efforts to conservation.
Jasper Area CIS Project Announced
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Jasper Area Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) project will soon be underway in Custer County, South Dakota, serving the community and improving land quality.
NRCS Announces May 28 Deadline for Conservation Agreement Proposals
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing a funding opportunity for agreements that address Iowa-specific conservation issues.
2023 "Growing Together" Black Farmer Conference to be Held April 21
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Conservation partners in California are hosting the second annual USDA “Growing Together” Black and Urban Farmers Conference, that will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Fresno, Calif. This conference is the only one of its kind in California.
"No Objection Letter" Not Required for Use of Cloth Sampling Procedure for STEC Testing
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
FSIS would like to clarify that establishments wishing to adopt the cloth sampling method (i.e., manual sampling device or continuous sampling device) for Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
USDA Proposes Declaring Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released today a proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when they exceed a very low level of Salmonella contamination.