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USDA Seeks Comments on Farm Bill Programs
USDA Announces New Conservation Program and Initiative, Availability of
Funding
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Two new entries join USDA's array of conservation programs. The
Agricultural Water Enhancement Program offers $58.4 million in financial
assistance for promoting ground and surface water conservation and water quality
improvement. The
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, offering $23
million in 2009, strengthens coordination and cooperation between NRCS and EPA
to help agricultural producers improve the environment in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed. Both are part of NRCS' Environmental Quality Incentives Program. USDA
also announces $20 million to inspire innovation through NRCS
Conservation
Innovation Grants. |
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Updated
01/22/2009
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