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NRCS Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2013 National Water Quality Initiative for Hilo Bay HONOLULU, HI, February 7, 2013 — The USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the National Water Quality Initiative for Hilo Bay in Hawaii County. The application signup deadline for this initiative is March 15, 2013. Funding will be dedicated to address specific water quality issues on qualified agricultural land, which includes forest land. Interested applicants should contact Jessica Newpher at the NRCS Hilo Field Office to apply. Telephone: (808) 933-8353.

Claims Filing Period for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Who Claim Past Discrimination at USDA to Open on September 24, 2012 Those Eligible Must File Claims No Later Than March 25, 2013 WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades can file claims between September 24, 2012 and March 25, 2013. Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process Informational Advocate Webinar Trainings Occurs: Every Friday from 9:30am - 10:30am (HST) 1st Webinar - Friday, Feb. 8th (Join meeting | Meeting ID: 75HN4Z) 2nd Webinar - Friday, Feb 15th (Join meeting | Meeting ID: 5QR5PC) 3rd Webinar - Friday, Feb 22nd (Join meeting | Meeting ID: RFPZ96) 4th Webinar - Friday, March 1st (Join meeting | Meeting ID: S4632C) Participants: Any individuals or advocates interested in helping potential claimants

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. By focusing more attention on soil health we can help our Nation’s farmers and ranchers feed the world more profitably and sustainably – now and for generations to come.

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

 

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