Money available to promote NRCS programsMoney available to promote NRCS programs

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering grants for promoting public awareness and implementation of farm-bill conservation activities.

J.R. Flores, state conservationist, says $200,000 is available in Missouri for partners who can help make farmers, ranchers and specialty crop growers aware of NRCS programs.

Areas of emphasis for the grants include reaching historically underserved agricultural producers; workshops, field days and other educational efforts related to soil health; informing producers about organic production and certification, including the production of specialty crops; and farm-to-market tactics and methods.

"NRCS is looking for partners who will use these grant funds to educate Missouri’s farm community, conservation organizations, other natural resource agencies, private landowners and other citizens about opportunities made possible by the farm bill," Flores says.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Feb. 13. For more information about the grant announcement and the application process, contact Jessica Phillips at [email protected]  or 573-876-0912.

Source: USDA