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May 12, 2025

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New USDA Leaders Announced

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers (Washington, D.C., March 21, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key… Continue Reading New USDA Leaders AnnouncedContinue Reading

2025-03-24
On: March 24, 2025
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NRCS’ Prescribed Burning Design for TSPs Webinar

NRCS’ Prescribed Burning Design for TSPs Webinar NRCS WA will be hosting an on-line event on March 21, 2025 from 9 am – 11 am.… Continue Reading NRCS’ Prescribed Burning Design for TSPs WebinarContinue Reading

2025-02-24
On: February 24, 2025
In: Featured, NRCS

Fridays on the Farm: Growing Holiday Cheer in Washington State

Fridays on the Farm: Growing Holiday Cheer in Washington State Washington cranberry growers, like Nick, have had to deal with many obstacles to keep their… Continue Reading Fridays on the Farm: Growing Holiday Cheer in Washington StateContinue Reading

2024-12-31
On: December 31, 2024
In: Community, Farmland, NRCS
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Findings: NRCS Conservation Practices and Pollinators

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

2024-09-12
On: September 12, 2024
In: Featured, NRCS, Pollinators
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USDA is Accepting RCPP Proposals Through July 2nd

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

2024-04-04
On: April 4, 2024
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USDA Designates Two Counties in Washington as Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas

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

2024-03-02
On: March 2, 2024
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USDA allots $22 million to wildfire prevention in Washington

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

2024-03-02
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Organic Transition Initiative

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

2024-02-28
On: February 28, 2024
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NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices

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

2024-02-08
On: February 8, 2024
In: NRCS
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Five RCPP Projects Funded in Washington State

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

2023-11-02
On: November 2, 2023
In: Featured, Grants, NRCS

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