Three Key Findings from First-of-its-Kind Study on NRCS Conservation Practices and U.S. Pollinators 1. NRCS offers more than 50 conservation practices that benefit pollinators. Experts… Continue Reading Findings: NRCS Conservation Practices and PollinatorsContinue Reading
USDA is Accepting RCPP Proposals Through July 2nd USDA is making $1.5 billion available for partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership… Continue Reading USDA is Accepting RCPP Proposals Through July 2ndContinue Reading
USDA Designates Two Counties in Washington as Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm… Continue Reading USDA Designates Two Counties in Washington as Contiguous Natural Disaster AreasContinue Reading
USDA allots $22 million to wildfire prevention in Washington SEATTLE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded almost $22 million to Central and Eastern… Continue Reading USDA allots $22 million to wildfire prevention in WashingtonContinue Reading
Organic Transition Initiative Before crops can be certified organic, farmers must carefully manage their land without using prohibited inputs like synthetic pesticides for 36 months.… Continue Reading Organic Transition InitiativeContinue Reading
NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to eight national conservation practice standards.… Continue Reading NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation PracticesContinue Reading
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced Regional Conservation Partnership Program awards and five Washington State entities received funding. Learn more at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/regional-conservation-partnership-program-2023-awarded-projects Washington… Continue Reading Five RCPP Projects Funded in Washington StateContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $27.6 million in grants to provide training, outreach and technical assistance to… Continue Reading USDA Announces $27.6 Million to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers through the 2501 ProgramContinue Reading
NRCS Riparian Buffer Program Now Available to Producers Background Elevated water temperatures and sedimentation of waterways has negatively impacted salmon habitat across Washington. As a… Continue Reading NRCS Riparian Buffer Program Now Available to ProducersContinue Reading
NRCS: What is Equity? Equity is the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including people who belong to underserved communities… Continue Reading NRCS: What is Equity?Continue Reading
