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Schafer Announces $390 Million Available for Natural Disaster Recovery Assistance

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced $390 million is available through the Emergency Watershed Protection program for landowners and communities to cope with with the aftermath of recent floods, fires, drought, tornadoes and other natural disasters.

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Encouraging cutting-edge conservation. Past CIG grantee Oilseeds for the Future creates  opportunities for Montana farmers who want to participate in, and benefit from, an emerging bio-based economy. This project encourages the production and use of oilseeds that can be used for lubricants, culinary oils, and biodiesel. Above, project participants examine an oilseed crusher. National Center for Appropriate Technology image

USDA Awards $14 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced $14 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 45 projects in 40 states to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches that will help farmers conserve and sustain natural resources on their operations. CIG targets innovative, on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.

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Snow Survey Link

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Water is Mother Nature's gold in the West.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program provides critical information to assist water users in making the best management decisions possible.

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The mission goals of the Natural Resources Conservation Service are: High Quality, Productive Soils * Clean & Abundant Water * Healthy Plant & Animal Communities * Clean Air * An Adequate Energy Supply * Working Farm & Ranch Lands.

Last Modified:  08/18/2008

 
  

2008 Farm Bill

Conservation...Our Purpose.  Our Passion.