“The Conservation Stewardship Program makes me feel like I’m guiding the process and implementing my plan with NRCS assistance. That is a huge difference as it's our vision and not someone else’s.” – Matt Dowdy (pictured with wife Jessica), Louisa, Va.
NRCS is seeking public comments through 4/13/2020 on its interim rule for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), now available on the Federal Register. RCPP is a separate program offering under the 2018 Farm Bill.
This dynamic father-son team has joined forces to re-establish the 125-acre Louisa County farm that has been in their family for over 100 years while protecting vital soil and water resources for the next generation.
NRCS is now seeking public comments on its interim final rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Now available on the Federal Register, the rule takes effect upon publication and includes changes prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill. Feedback is due by March 6, 2020.
Tricycle Gardens was established in 2002 with a large aim – to cultivate a healthy city through urban agriculture. Learn more about their unique partnership with NRCS to train Certified Urban Agriculturalists who have branched off to be local and regional leaders in an emerging field.
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