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NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for Pacific Salmon Habitat Improvement Partnership (PSHIP) SPOKANE, Wash. (Feb. 6, 2013) – Today, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced they are seeking project proposals for the Pacific Salmon Habitat Improvement Partnership (PSHIP) to assist with restoration of habitat and improve water quality for salmon in the Puget Sound. NRCS will work with federal, state, and local governments, tribes, and non-governmental organizations to identify willing landowners on working lands.

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Second application Cut-off announced for Farm and Ranchland Protection Program   SPOKANE, Wash. (Feb. 6, 2013) – March 15 is the second application cut-off date for the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today. Since 1996, FRPP in Washington State has provided over $15 million in Federal funds combined with roughly $18 million from private and public sources for a total of $33 million to preserve over 9800 acres of rich farmland on 96 parcels

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	Unlock the Secrets in the Soil   Soil – a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish.   As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. So much so that we believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most important endeavors of our time.
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Notice to Hispanics or Women Farmers and Ranchers COMPENSATION FOR CLAIMS DISCRIMINATION   If you believe USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more information, go to www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429. Si usted considera que el Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA por sus siglas en inglés) le negó indebidamente beneficios de préstamos agrícolas entre los años 1981 y 2000 por ser hispano o mujer, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para solicitar compensación.  Si desea inscribirse para recibir los documentos para reclamación, puede llamar al Centro de Llamadas para Agricultores y Ganaderos al 1-888-508-4429 o ingresar a la página web: www.farmerclaims.gov

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Last Modified:  02/06/2013