Working Lands for Wildlife Announced in Alabama

Alabama NRCS announces a partnership opportunity for landowners to voluntarily restore and protect habitat for the gopher tortoise. This program targets at-risk wildlife species across the country. 

Jeffery W. Allred Receives Alabama NRCS Top Honor

NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced Jeffery (Jeff) W. Allred as the recipient of the 2012 Jerry L. Johnson Award. Allred was recognized during the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama. 

Soil Health - Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

A new national NRCS campaign educates customers and the public about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. The resources about soil health are designed to help visitors understand the basics and benefits of soil health – and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems.

Events and Meetings (additional information)

• February 20, 2013, Black History Celebration, Auburn State Office, 10:00 a.m.
• February 21-22, 2013, 121st Annual Farmers Conference, Kellogg Conference Center, Tuskegee University
• March 2, 2013, Save Rural America Workshop, Linden, AL, 7:30 a.m.
• April 18, 2013, Managing Woodlands and Wildlife-Field Day at Saloom Properties, 2835 Booker Mill Road, Evergreen, AL, 8 a.m.
• August 15-17, 2013, Federation of Southern Cooperatives 46th Annual Meeting, Epes, AL

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• East National Technical Support Center Workshops and Webinars
• Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Training Schedule