USDA Seeks Comments on Farm Bill Programs You can help shape 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs. USDA wants to hear your comments on NRCS' Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, Healthy Forests Reserve Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, Grassland Reserve Program, as well as the Technical Service Provider Process. How can you be heard? Click on the program's name to find out.

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USDA Announces New Conservation Program and Initiative, Availability of Funding 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