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NRCS New York NewsUpdated: 01/12/2009 This area of the NRCS New York Web site will provide you with the latest updates to events and information regarding NRCS New York. NRCS New York Welcomes Astor BoozerAstor Boozer who currently serves as the National Program Manager for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Healthy Forest Reserve Program in National Headquarters has been named State Conservationist for New York. Astor will begin his new position effective January 18, 2009. Volunteers receive recognition by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed SchaferVenison Donation Coalition, Inc. in Bath, New York, is one of four groups recognized for their contributions to the USDA's "Fight Hunger Initiative". Conference, Tour Highlights Important Work on Long IslandNRCS New York Leadership Team members have an opportunity to see success stories firsthand. USDA Showcases Important Work at Farm ShowThe 75th Annual Empire Farm Days provides visitors with three days of seminars, presentations, and events dedicated to everything farming related. Training, Tour Bode Well at Big Flats FacilityAnnual training session and tour of the Big Flats Plant Materials Center draws record crowds. Prehistoric Site in Genesee County Brings Together Consulting PartiesLarge prehistoric site found during a survey of area planned for a grassed waterway. Wheelchair Accessibility in Adirondack ParkGreater Adirondack Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council converts nearly one dozen scenic hiking trails into wheelchair accessible paths. News in the Chesapeake Bay WatershedSession Brings Together Stakeholders Focused on Improving the BayJuly 14th listening session provides an opportunity for NRCS representatives to
hear from key stakeholders on improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Striving for Excellence in the Chesapeake Bay WatershedNRCS forges partnership with New York Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) to provide Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP) funding for outstanding conservation efforts on forested land within
the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Conserving Natural Resources in the Chesapeake BayUSDA NRCS releases report highlighting its activities in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for fiscal year 2007.
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