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Agricultural statistics say Ben Johnson is very unusual. He is a
25-year-old full-time farmer, who doesn’t need off-farm income to
survive. Johnson says he’s living his dream and he credits good
stewardship and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for
making his full-time farming dream possible. |
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Des Moines, IA, Jan. 22, 2009—USDA officials announced that up to
$58.4 million in financial assistance is available to agricultural
producers and entities through the Agricultural Water Enhancement
Program (AWEP), established in the new farm bill, to promote ground and
surface water conservation and water quality improvement. USDA is
seeking project proposals from potential partners through this program.
Proposals must be submitted by March 2, 2009. |
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If cold winds and blowing snow
are a problem at your house or farm this winter, consider planting trees
and shrubs this spring. This Iowa NRCS radio news release explains the
benefits windbreaks provide, and the financial and technical assistance
available. |
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This new Iowa NRCS brochure covers what Iowa farmers need to know
about wetlands conservation compliance, including Farm Bill wetland
provisions, how to maintain program eligibility, variance and exceptions
to swampbuster provisions, wetland determinations and answers to
frequently asked questions. No hard copies of this brochure are
available at this time. |
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effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and
environment.
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01/23/2009
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