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NACD: NACD Applauds USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” Initiative to Streamline Conservation Delivery
03/03/2026
The National Association of Conservation Districts applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s launch of the “One Farmer, One File” initiative, a modernization effort designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies and reduce administrative burdens for America’s farmers and ranchers.
USDA: USDA Launches ‘One Farmer, One File’ Initiative to Better Support Farmers
02/26/2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the “One Farmer, One File” modernization, another action putting Farmers First with sweeping technological improvements at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Through “One Farmer, One File,” USDA’s mission is to create a single, streamlined record that follows the farmer — no matter where they go in the USDA system.
PN Ag Network: Farm Groups Urge Congress to Move Quickly on 2026 Farm Bill
02/26/2026
U.S. farm groups,such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Farmers Union, the National Association of Conservation Districts, Farm Credit and others are urging Congress to move quickly on a new Farm Bill, warning that continued delays could increase uncertainty for producers heading into the 2026 growing season.
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MSC: National honor for Nemaha NRD Board member
By John Nixon | Falls City, NE | Northern Plains Region
02/26/2026
Nebraska conservation leaders were recognized on the national stage during the National Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting hosted Feb. 15-19, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
The Daily World: Wrapping up a successful Invasive Species Awareness Week
By Andrea Watts | Aberdeen, WA | Pacific Region
03/02/2026
At the ivy weed pull held on Saturday, two dozen volunteers of all ages worked alongside GHNWCB staff and the Grays Harbor Conservation District Stream Team to clear English ivy from an area of roughly 1,500 square feet across from the parking lot.
Victorville Daily Press: Mojave Desert wildlife crossings take shape with $5.5 million grant
By Rene Ray De La Cruz | Victorville, CA | Pacific Region
03/02/2026
(Edited) Two desert wildlife crossings will hit the drawing board thanks to a $5.5 million state-funded grant. Mojave Desert Resource Conservation District will serve as a local agency partner.
Morning Ag Clips: MDARD Awards Nearly $300,000 for Regenerative Agriculture Education and Outreach
Lansing, MI | North Central Region
03/02/2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced that it awarded $296,299 to Conservations Districts across the state to expand and enhance education and outreach events that promote regenerative agriculture practices and farmer-to-farmer networks.
Wyoming Public Radio: New ag trust fund bill gains momentum in the Legislature
By Indira Khera | Wyoming | Southwest Region
03/02/2026
Holly Kennedy is the executive director of the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts. She stressed the importance of investing in Wyoming’s agricultural future, pointing to rising farm bankruptcy rates.
NCW Life: Urban tree funding axed in WA House budget proposal
By Aspen Ford | Washington | Pacific Region
03/03/2026
“They just got to a place where they were able to assist a lot more people and this will reverse that,” said Garth Davis, forestry resource manager for the Spokane Conservation District, who previously served as a councilmember on the Washington Community Forestry Council, an advisory group for the urban forestry program.
Burea of Land Management: BLM, local partners collaborate to improve wildland-urban interface, reduce fire risk
By: Shannon Bonney, Gina Baltrusch | Montana | Northern Plains Region
03/04/2026
Looking ahead, the effort is gaining new momentum. The Fergus Conservation District has been awarded a new cooperative agreement to continue fuels reduction projects in the region, ensuring that wildfire mitigation remains a priority for local communities.
Oceana’s Herald-Journal: Where the woods speak – or don’t
By Christina Juska | Shelby, MI | North Central Region
03/04/2026
The Oceana Conservation District hosted its second and final Full Moon Owl Prowl of the season March 2 at Otto Nature Preserve, drawing residents eager to learn about the county’s nocturnal raptors.