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Helping People Help the Land

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Over $1 Million Available to Increase Organic Agriculture Production


The 2009 Organic Initiative is a nationwide special initiative to provide financial assistance to certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production.  Funding for the Initiative is being made available by the Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

More info about EQIP and Organic Field Tours . . .

 

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

Natural Resource Conservation Funding Initiatives Available to Landowners through EQIP


Several new special initiatives have been introduced through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).  Initiatives address forestry, organic ag, invasive plants, expiring CRP acres, and more.  Interested producers should visit their local NRCS office soon and apply.

More info . . .

 

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Nebraska Receives $2 Million for Rehabilitating Watershed Project Through Recovery Act

Secretary Vilsack announced that one of the 55 watershed projects nationwide receiving  economic stimulus funding is in southwest Nebraska near Hayes Center.

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Recovery Act Funds to be Used to Upgrade Flood Control Structure

A Washington County flood control structure is scheduled for improvement with funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The project is part of the Obama Administration’s plan to modernize the nation’s infrastructure, jumpstart the economy and create jobs.

More info. . .

 

Conservation. Our Purpose. Our Passion

Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work.

Learn about the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a  shared commitment to conservation.

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Helping People Help the Land

Last Modified 06/16/2009