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NACD Blog: Oxford County SWCD Implements an Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project with Support from a Friends of NACD District Grant
In 2023, with the help of the Friends of NACD District Grant Program, Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) began implementing their Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project on a portion of the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest.
Modern Farmer: Young Farmers Cultivating Change
In June, Modern Farmer asked our community to tag exciting or inspiring young farmers. We received so many suggestions and wanted to share a few of these farms and farmers with you. We asked each of them to tell us what makes their farm special, why they each chose farming, and what advice they would give to any future farmers out there.
Progressive Farmer: Breaking Down OSHA’s Extreme-Heat Rule
The nation’s first federal safety for excessive heat would lead to more safety inspections on more than 105,000 farms and related agribusinesses, affecting nearly 1.14 million farm and agricultural processing workers.
Ohio’s Country Journal: USDA Moves to Gain Better Understanding of Forest and Grazing Conservation Practices
This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. The CPAMS gathers information to understand why people choose to use different conservation practices, and whether they continue to use practices over time. The data will help improve voluntary conservation programs.
Meat + Poultry: House Republicans continue call for agency reviews following Chevron deference ruling
Following the overturning of the Chevron deference by the US Supreme Court one week ago, House Republican leadership continues to press for a review of federal agency regulations from the US Department of Agriculture and the US Forest Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, create more, new and better markets for producers, and lower food costs.
WCBU: Cuts to soil and water conservation districts budgets could limit assistance to farmers
Soil and water conservation districts aren’t high-profile agencies, but they fill an important niche in supporting Illinois agriculture. Major funding cuts in the new state budget may noticeably hamper those efforts. The districts work with farmers to provide supplemental funding for expensive projects like erosion prevention, dam and reservoir maintenance and flood control.
Idaho Capital Sun: Idaho Envirothon seeks more student participants in fun, science-based educational event
The Idaho Envirothon is a unique, hands-on educational competition held once a year at the Living Waters Ranch in Challis. It’s such a great event that students and organizers are hoping more Idaho teams get involved.
Herald-Star: Farm Field Day event in Brooke County to focus on small-scale farms
The wonders and possibilities of small-scale farming will be the focus when the Northern Panhandle Conservation District presents Farm Field Day later this month in Brooke County. The free event is set for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Freeland Farm, located at 2470 Windy Hill Road near the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport.
The Sandpaper: Free ‘Soils 101’ Program at LBT Field Station July 24
Mid-week at the Long Beach Township Field Station, from 10 to 11 a.m., is reserved for “What’s Happening Wednesdays,” featuring free educational, interactive programs for families. On July 24, all ages are invited to learn about the soil beneath our feet and the sand between our toes at a presentation hosted by the Ocean County Soil Conservation District.
Eagle Times: Volunteers being sought for Claremont trail-building project
The Sullivan County Conservation District is hosting a weekly trail-building morning on the Ko’asek land in Claremont, where they will be building a community nature trail that coincides with the vision of the Ko’asek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation.
International World Times: Eastern Washington program to support farms and clean water is an award-winner
With expansive farmland across the state, Washington is home to one of the most productive agricultural industries in America. The industry brings vital employment and economic benefit to communities – and serves as a key partner in protecting clean water throughout the state. Ecology has partnered with Spokane Conservation District, Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association, and agricultural landowners in Eastern Washington to seek solutions that support not only water quality but also producers. |