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2009 Conservation Across California - WOW! What A Year!.
2009 Conservation Across California - WOW! What A Year!

Farmers and conservationists in California have written a chapter for the history books. Resource Conservation Districts, landowners, partners and NRCS worked together in 2009 to set Farm Bill program records in conservation. Records for NRCS show the most-ever conservation contracts with 2,350; the most-ever funding for practices at $77 million; and more than $150 million contributed by all parties. Find out more about this record-setting year, with more conservation ahead.

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From left to right: Dave Petty (ESAP Selection Committee Chair), Darrell Wood, Ramsey Wood, Dallice Wood, Callie Wood, Dennis Thompson (NRCS) and Dave Owens (Dow AgroSciences)
California Cattle Operation Wins Environmental Stewardship Award

Darrell and Callie Wood, owners of the Leavitt Lake Ranches of Vina and Susanville, California, are the 2010 National Environmental Stewardship Award winners. The Woods were honored Friday, January 29, at the 2010 Cattle Industry Annual Convention for their innovative approaches to land management and conservation. The family has worked with NRCS for almost two decades, collaborating in conservation planning, technical services, and a wide array of Farm Bill conservation programs.

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High tunnels are constructed of metal or plastic bow frames at least 6 feet in height, which are covered with a single layer of polyethylene and designed with nonelectric venting options.
High Tunnel Pilot Study

California NRCS is expanding its 3-year high tunnel pilot project to include eligible participants in all counties. The high tunnel pilot study will help determine possible conservation benefits. Funding for the high tunnel pilot is offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Additional information is available in the news release.

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The conservation provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill will provide conservation opportunities for farmers and ranchers for years to come.
Sign-Ups For Farm Bill Conservation Cost-Share And Easement Programs Announced

Applications in California have been announced for 3 cost-share programs and 3 easement programs. The sign-up deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is Jan. 15, 2010; the deadline for Organic and Transitioning Growers is Jan. 31, 2010. Application and ranking deadline for all easement programs—Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP) and Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)—is Feb. 15, 2010. See the above links to view the news releases for additional information. To sign-up, visit your local NRCS office or USDA Service Center.

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Did You Know? 2009 - WOW! What A Year!

Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion.

Last Modified: 02/05/2010