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Sign up today for USDA Climate-Smart Ag & Forestry Conservation Programs in Rhode Island

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NRCS encourages Rhode Island farmers and forest landowners to sign up for Climate-Smart agriculture & forestry conservation programs before Dec. 15 cut-off date for our first round of FY2024 funding.

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A Season of Thanksgiving

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Today is a special day at Joppy Momma’s Farm that Kim owns and operates on the south side of Dallas in the Joppa neighborhood. Today is Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway Day. Kim and her farming partners have joined together to donate 320 turkeys along with fresh produce. 

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Funding Available to Help Rhode Island Farmers Replace Diesel Tractors and Other Farm Equipment with Low Emitting or Electric Equipment

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USDA now provides financial assistance to help Rhode Island farmers and forest landowners replace older high-emitting diesel tractors and non-tractor on-farm agricultural equipment with new cleaner-burning or electric equipment.

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Alabama Producers Encouraged to Apply Now for USDA Conservation Programs

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Alabama to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

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USDA Conservation Funds Available to Michigan Farmers and Forest Owners

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Applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for producers in Michigan must be submitted by Nov. 17, 2023, for the current round of funding. Additional selection dates may be announced if remaining funds are available.