Signup Deadline Announced for Alabama’s Easement Programs

Alabama State Conservationist, Ben Malone, with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces that the Fiscal Year 2025 Farm Bill Easement signup deadline is October 4, 2024. A second sign-up deadline will be December 20, 2024 should any funds remain after the initial signup.

USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Conservation Program Sign-up for Rhode Island Farmers & Forest Landowners

Even though the 2024 growing season isn’t over yet, it’s not too early to plan for next year!

NRCS Rhode Island announces the first FY 2025 ranking cut-off date for farmers, forest landowners, oyster growers, ranchers & urban growers to apply for conservation program funding is October 4, 2024.

USDA Extends Deadline for Water Source Pilot Project for Urban Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service extended the application deadline for its Water Source Initiative pilot project. Michigan urban farmers who wish to be considered for the current fiscal year funding now have until August 30, 2024, to submit an application. 

Kansas NRCS Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program Funding

The 2025 application deadline for both the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) set for September 9, 2024 by David S. Doctorian, State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

USDA Opens Application Period for Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements 

Selected projects will develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.

USDA Announces Water Pilot Project for Michigan Urban Farmers

The Michigan Water Source Pilot for Urban Farmers will provide financial assistance to help make irrigation water and efficient irrigation systems more available to urban producers. 

NRCS California Launches First Urban and Small-Scale Farms Subcommittee

USDA-NRCS in California is launching the first NRCS California Urban and Small-Scale Farms Subcommittee meeting on August 20, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. virtually on Microsoft Teams. 

Working Effectively with Hispanic Producers – Field Visit to Hawk’s Nest Healing Gardens.

Hispanic producer Hector Lopez pursued his dreams to revive a rich family culture of farmer and share that desire with employees across NRCS.

Authored by 

Madeleine Cantu, Idaho Outreach Coordinator & Joshua Hammond, North Carolina Public Affairs Specialist

Urban Project in Oxnard, Calif. Chosen for USDA NRCS Funding 

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in California is excited to announce that the Oxnard Camino del Sol Community Garden Activation Project in Oxnard, Calif, will receive $350,000 to support their urban disadvantaged community in increasing food production and soil health.

High Tunnel Help for Little Family Farm

A small Pasco, Wash. family farm teams up with Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington (NRCS-WA) to increase crop yields and maintain their regenerative farming practices.