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 NRCS New York Partnerships
Updated:
11/04/2009
The NRCS New York team has a strong partnership
with a wide variety of government agencies, universities, environmental groups,
professional organizations, and many others who share, and expand, upon our
mission.
Some of Our Partners
Participants of NRCS conservation programs may obtain technical assistance to
implement conservation practices from a certified Technical Service Provider.
Our Technical Service Providers Web page provides
information and links to:
Conservation Groups, Organizations, Societies
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Agronomic
Science Foundation (ASF)
The mission of the Agronomic Science Foundation is to provide leadership and
financial resources to further the role of the agronomic, crop, and soil
sciences in global crop production, and to promote human welfare within a
sustainable environment.
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American
Farmland Trust (AFT)
American Farmland Trust is committed to protecting the nation's best farm
and ranch land and improving the economic viability of agriculture. AFT
works with federal, state and local leaders and communities to develop
legislation, implement policies and execute programs that keep farmers on
their land and protect our environment.
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American
Society of Agronomy (ASA)
Members of the American Society of Agronomy are dedicated to the
conservation and wise use of natural resources to produce food, feed, and
fiber crops while maintaining and improving the environment.
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Audubon New
York
Audubon New York is dedicated to the protection of birds, other wildlife and
their habitats through advocacy and education, serving as the state program
of the National Audubon Society.
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Chesapeake Bay Program - A Watershed Partnership
The Bay Program is a partnership of people and organizations, ranging from
federal and state agencies to local governments to non-profits and academic
institutions.
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Crop Science
Society of America (CSSA)
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Ducks
Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated
habitats for North America's waterfowl.
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EnviroLink
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing
access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.
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Farm*A*Syst
Farm*A*Syst is a partnership between government agencies and private
business that enables you to prevent pollution on farms, ranches, and in
homes using confidential environmental assessments.
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Grazing Lands
Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative was founded to provide high
quality technical assistance on privately owned grazing lands on a voluntary
basis and to increase the awareness of the importance of grazing land
resources.
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New England Small Farm Institute
(NESFI)
The mission of the New England Small Farm Institute is to promote small farm
development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning
and transitioning farmers.
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Home*A*Syst
In every home - large or small, new or old, city or country - there are
potential risks to your family's health and the environment. Home*A*Syst
helps you identify these risks and take action.
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New York
Federation of Resource Conservation and Development Area Councils
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils play an important role
in the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources.
RC&D
Councils work to improve the general level of economic activity and to
enhance the environment and standard of living in all communities.
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National
Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils Inc.
(NARC&DC)
The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
serves as an advocate for local Councils. We assist local Councils to
identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of
life in their own communities.
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National
Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
This mission of the
NACD is to serve conservation districts by providing
national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.
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Restore
America's Estuaries
The mission of Restore America's Estuaries is to preserve the nation's
network of estuaries by protecting and restoring the lands and waters
essential to the richness and diversity of coastal life.
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Soil and Water
Conservation Society (SWCS)
The Soil and Water Conservation Society
serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based
conservation practice, programs, and policy.
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Soil Science
Society of America
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The
Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy in New York
The mission of the Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants,
animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life by
protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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Federal Government Agencies
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 United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human
health and the environment. The EPA
leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment
efforts.
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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS)
The Agricultural Marketing Service administers programs that facilitate the
efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food,
fiber, and specialty crops.
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 USDA Agricultural Research
Service (ARS)
The Agricultural Research Service vision is to lead America towards a better
future through agricultural research and information.
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 USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provides leadership in
ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves
agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the
national economy and the public health.
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 USDA
Economic Research Service (ERS)
The Economic Research Service is a primary source of economic information
and research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ERS conducts a research
program to inform public and private decision making on economic and policy
issues involving food, farming, natural resources, and rural development.
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 USDA
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
The Farm Service Agency administers and manages farm commodity, credit,
conservation, disaster and loan programs as laid out by Congress through a
network of federal, state and county offices.
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 USDA Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS)
The Food and Nutrition Service administers the nutrition assistance programs
of the USDA. The mission of FNS is to provide children and needy families
better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance
programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.
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 USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
(FAS)
The Foreign Agricultural Service works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new
markets, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global
marketplace, and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign
countries.
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 USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration facilitates the
marketing of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related
agricultural products, and promotes fair and competitive trading practices
for the overall benefit of consumers and American agriculture.
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USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - New
York Office of USDA's NASS
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every
year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S.
agriculture. Production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and
received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm finances, chemical use, and
changes in the demographics of U.S. producers are only a few examples.
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 USDA Risk
Management Agency (RMA)
The Risk Management Agency promotes, supports and regulates sound risk
management solutions to preserve and strengthen the economic stability of
America's agricultural producers.
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 USDA Rural
Development (RD)
The Rural Development mission is to help rural Americans to improve the
quality of their lives.
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 U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by
providing vital engineering services and capabilities, as a public service,
across the full spectrum of operations - from peace to war - in support of
national interests.
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 U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Northeast Region Web site
As an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the service conserves,
protects, and enhances fish and wildlife and their habitats for the benefit
of present and future generations.
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 U.S. Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.
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U.S.
Geological Society (USGS)
The U.S. Geological Society serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to
describe and understand the earth; minimize loss of life and property from
natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources;
and enhance and protect our quality of life.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
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New York State Government and Non-Governmental
Agencies
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New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets
The mission of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is to foster a
competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits producers and
consumers alike.
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New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Conserving, improving, and protecting New York's natural resources and
environment.
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New York Farm
Bureau
Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and
controlled by families for the purpose of solving economic and public policy
issues challenging the agriculture industry.
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New York
State Grange
The New York State Grange provides opportunities for individuals and
families to develop to their highest potential in order to build stronger
communities and states, as well as a stronger nation.
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Universities, Researchers, and Information for
Students
Contact Information
If you encounter any problems with files provided on this page, have questions, suggestions, or find a broken link, please contact Gary Vandawalker
at 315-477-6546.
Updated
11/04/2009
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