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Get Ready for the 2025 Rhode Island Envirothon!

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On Friday, May 23rd, eleven teams of about 55 Rhode Island students from six Rhode Island middle and high schools will show how much they know about the environment at the 31st annual Rhode Island Envirothon.

Success Story

Bison, Burgers and Best Management Practices

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Learn more about White Oaks Bison Farm in Rochester, Indiana and see how they're working to improve their operation with the help of NRCS Indiana.

Success Story

Helping Hands, Blooming Lands

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Melanie Kalmerton always dreamed of having a countryside garden. With assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Melanie went from volunteer with the Earth Team to a successful flower farmer with a blooming business. 

Press Release

NRCS California Announces Initiatives for Wildlife and Water Conservation

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications for the following initiatives: Working Lands for Wildlife – Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI), Tricolored Blackbird, Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Project

Press Release

Third Sign up open for USDA Ag & Forestry Conservation Programs in Rhode Island

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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.