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Illinois agricultural and forestry producers who want to address or improve natural resources are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP.
NRCS Oregon Announces Funding Available Through the Conservation Stewardship Program
As part of the USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is targeting conservation financial assistance through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Matt and Amanda Hakola started Ragtag Resilience, in 2021 with a two-fold goal: educate and feed their community from their urban garden. Being new to Oklahoma, they were not prepared for the poor soil quality, insect pressure and extreme weather that makes growing here so challenging.
While NRCS continuously accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program throughout the year, interested applicants must submit applications to their local NRCS field office by Jan. 24, 2025, for the CSP Classic and the CSP-IRA sign up.
Through Act Now, NRCS Nebraska can now pre-approve applications when farmers meet or exceed the pre-determined minimum ranking score and meet the planning requirements as defined within each project.
The program provides many benefits, including increased crop yields, decreased inputs, wildlife habitat improvements and increased resilience to adverse weather.
NRCS State Agronomist Marcia Deneke shares assistance for farmers transitioning to organic farming.
More than $16 million is available for conservation practices on farms, ranches, private forest land & urban gardens throughout the Ocean State. Apply by February 28, 2025, to be eligible for the third round of fiscal year 2025 funding. Call your local NRCS Field Office (401-822-8848) to apply.
Applications for the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program must be submitted by Feb. 14, 2025, to be eligible for the current selection period.
