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"Grass Farming" Helps Restore Land Along Keshequa Creek

Some simple measures make significant improvements on some grazing land alongside Keshequa Creek.

Indiana NRCS Announces FY23 General EQIP and Special Initiative Application Ranking Date

December 16 will be the EQIP application ranking date in Indiana. While NRCS accepts EQIP applications year-round, Indiana producers and landowners should apply by the program specific ranking date to be considered for the current funding cycle.

Natural Resources Conservation Service NewYork Announces Application Cutoff for the EQIP, GLRI, AMA and WWFL Programs

Friday, November 4, is the application cutoff date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Working Lands for Wildlife (Golden-Winged Warbler), and Agricultural Management Assistance.

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Read ahead to find out more about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-Update

Read ahead to find out more about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)

Save the Bay

More than 70 farmers, landowners and partners attended a Save the Bay event held at Neighborhood Dairy to recognize the 33 farms that participate in the six demonstration farm networks in Wisconsin and their contributions in expanding the advocacy of conservation farming practices.

Water Management System Helps Critical Watershed in Indiana

Since he started farming in the late 1970s, Michael G. Werling has worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement almost every conservation practice applicable to his land.

Indiana Farmers Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Carry Zeigler has worked closely with NRCS field staff and a Purdue Extension grazing specialist to develop and implement a long-term conservation plan that addresses the erosion concerns on his pasture, builds soil health and brings wildlife back to the area

Indiana Farmers are Returning to Their Roots

Wayne Trace Farms has been a lifelong dream for Traci and Jamie Bultemeier. Their dreams became a reality in 2012 when they purchased 100 acres of farmland in Adams County, but it didn’t come without its challenges.

Indiana Farmers are Going Beyond the Dollar

More Amish have adopted no-till and soil health practices among others in recent years, but, as a non-traditional customer, it can still be difficult for staff and partners to reach out to local Amish communities through typical avenues.