USDA and Department of Interior Establish New Hunting Advisory Council, Supports Sporting and Wildlife Conservation Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announce the establishment of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council.  The council will advise the government on wildlife conservation and hunting issues and efforts to preserve America’s hunting heritage.

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	Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Payment for Performance CSP participants are paid for conservation performance — the higher the conservation performance, the higher their payment. Learn how CSP's payment rates were established.
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A Legacy of Conservation - Helping People Help the Land for 75 Years April 27 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the beginning of the federal commitment to conservation of natural resources on private lands. Join us as we celebrate 75 years of conservation contributions to the nation and carry on the legacy of our first chief Hugh Hammond Bennett. Check back to learn more about NRCS and anniversary events and celebrations.

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	USDA To Launch High Tunnel Pilot Study to Increase Availability of Locally-grown Foods Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announces a new 3-year, 38-state pilot project under the 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels - also known as hoop houses - to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way.
	News Release Video: USDA Hoop Houses at the White House

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