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USDA NRCS mission: Helping People Help the Land 

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative 2009 New!

Organic Farming is one of the fastest growing segments in U.S. Agriculture. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) includes the availability of financial and technical assistance to help producers of all commodities meet their conservation goals.

 
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Recovery Act in New York New!
Funding Available for Farmland, Wildlife Land, and Wetlands 

The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

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USDA Announces Sign-Up For Conservation Programs New!
Funding Available for Farmland, Wildlife Land, and Wetlands 

Producers interested in AMA, EQIP, WRP, CBWI or WHIP should apply now to be considered for 2009 funding. Several new initiatives for EQIP are available to address the needs of organic and specialty crop producers, address air quality concerns, and improve forest resources.

AMA and WHIP Update!

NRCS Announces Extension of 2009 Sign-Up for Conservation Assistance

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New York Announces Funding
for Conservation Innovation Grants New!

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, Astor F. Boozer announced today up to $250,000 in available funding for new technology under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program.


CIG, a component of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), provides farmers with the opportunity, through innovative approaches, to address some of the states most pressing natural resource conservation needs.

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CONSERVATION... Our Purpose. Our Passion.

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.

Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

Updated: 06/19/2009