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Welcome to the NRCS
New Mexico Web Site.
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Conservation Stewardship Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began continuous sign-up for the
new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) on August 10, 2009, with the
first sign-up period cutoff scheduled for September 30, 2009.
The priority concerns for New Mexico are water quantity, animals,
plants, and energy - in addition to soil quality for agricultural lands
and air quality for non-industrial forest lands. To
apply potential landowners are encouraged to use a self-screening
checklist first that is available
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Spanish Musica Beans and AWEP Signing Greet Acting Under Secretary
USDA Acting Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Ann
Bartuska may not have acquired dirt under her fingernails when she
visited the Rio Grande Community Farm in Albuquerque on August 11, 2009.
But she savored the fresh, crisp taste of Spanish musica beans (an
heirloom variety of string beans), and used her well-versed scientific
background to engage in an in-depth discussion of the finer points of
flushing subsurface drip irrigation systems.
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Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act Input Sought
The Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, as amended
(RCA) provides the USDA broad strategic assessment and planning
authority for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil,
water, and related natural resources. On June 22, 2008, Congress
reauthorized the RCA, and public participation is a central element to
the RCA process. For an opportunity to comment on USDA
conservation priorities, program approaches, future conservation needs,
and opportunities to improve the appraisal process
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Workshops Promote Savings, Greening
The New Mexico USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service is
sponsoring a series of sustainable agriculture workshops that point the
way to less energy use, less pumping of water, lower labor requirements,
and less need for fertilizers and pesticides on the farm.
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Subscribe to the "Natural Resources Reporter"
For insight into NRCS New Mexico's cutting edge conservation
technology, a sneak peak into the successes of your neighboring farmers
and ranchers, or a glance at some of our partners' achievements, sign up
for the Natural Resources Reporter newsletter. It is published by NRCS
New Mexico, free, and emailed to you bi-monthly.
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Sign Up to Receive the "Natural Resources Reporter"
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Conservation Showcase
So, what are examples of some of the best
conservation efforts in New Mexico? Visit
our
Conservation Showcase site to meet New
Mexicans who are accepting the challenge. |
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Let Us Help You Find It
Whether you are new to NRCS New Mexico or a professional looking for
our more technical information, click here for a
glossary that helps guide you to some of our more popular sites. |
The Natural Resources Conservation Service
provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people
conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and
environment.
Last Modified:
08/21/2009 |
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