Conservation Innovation Grant Pre-proposals Due January 31

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded applicants that January 31, 2012, is the last day to submit project pre-proposals for fiscal year 2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Pre-proposals support large-scale demonstration projects that test and prove original approaches to conserving America’s private lands.

Funding Available to Increase Conservation Efforts through USDA's Conservation Stewardship Program

Sign-up deadline extended to January 27, 2012 NEW!

DOVER, Del., Jan. 12, 2011—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Delaware is encouraging all producers interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to apply before January 27, 2012.  All applications received before this date will be considered for funding in the first ranking period of 2012. 

USDA Revises National Nutrient Management Standard
States will have until January 1, 2013 to revise national standard to meet state-specific criteria

DOVER, Del., December 22, 2011—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised its national conservation practice standard on nutrient management to help producers better manage the application of nutrients on agricultural land. Proper application of nitrogen and phosphorus offers tremendous benefits to producers and the public, including cost savings to the producer and the protection or improvement of ground and surface water, air quality, soil quality and agricultural sustainability.

USDA Accepting Applications in Delaware for Three National Conservation Initiatives

DOVER, Del., Dec. 5, 2011—The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications for three national initiatives that are being offered to Delaware farmers.  The On-Farm Energy, Organic, and Seasonal High Tunnel conservation initiatives offer producers technical and financial assistance through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).