Public Invited to Join NRCS State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

PIA STAC virtual meeting Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. HST via Microsoft Teams.

USDA Increases Minimum Annual Payment for Conservation Stewardship Program

USDA is increasing the minimum annual payment to producers in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from $1,500 to $4,000 in fiscal year 2024.

Urban and Innovative Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production 

Urban and Innovative Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production  

Producers in PIA Encouraged to Apply Now for USDA Conservation Programs 

Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act Funds are available now.

Now Hiring for NRCS in the Pacific Islands Area

Applications accepted until October 25-27, 2023. Dates vary.

Kona Farmer Fosters Healthier Planet One Layer of Mulch at a Time

Farm Bill programs have become lifelines for the farmers of Kona, empowering them to preserve their unique agricultural heritage while embracing sustainable practices for the future.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Available Historic $3 Billion for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands Through Investing in America Agenda

USDA is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide 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.

NRCS Pacific Islands Area Announces Change in FY24 Application Deadlines

PIA NRCS Announces FY24 Signup Date for AMA, CSP, EQIP, and RCPP.

The Public is Invited to Learn About NRCS Funding Opportunities

Free event to learn about available funding.

USDA Invests $70 Million to Expand Conservation Assistance to Underserved Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in partnerships that will improve outreach to underserved producers and communities to expand access to conservation assistance, including programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as career opportunities.