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Welcome to the
NRCS
Vermont state web site.
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This site provides information on NRCS
programs, news and events, office locations, conservation assistance and
planning, and other information of interest to Vermont
residents and partners |
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Signup Opportunities
in Vermont
Application Cutoff and associated Batching
Deadline for 2013 are:
October 1, 2012 ----------> December 21, 2012
November 15, 2012 ------> February 15, 2013
February 15, 2013 --------> April 19, 2013
April 1, 2013 ---------------> May 17, 2013
Batching deadline
is the deadline that your application needs to be determined
eligible and ranked. Visit
the VT EQIP program page for more information... |
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Soil Quality: Better Crops, Cleaner Water,
BIGGER Profits
October 15, 16 &18 - NRCS Vermont held three workshops led by Ray
Archuleta, Conservation Agronomist from the East Region Technology Center in
Greensboro, NC - The NRCS national expert on soil quality. Read more to find out
how to unlock the secrets in the soil.
Learn more...
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Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
Pilot Announced
January 24, 2012 - The Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS) in Vermont will be offering Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) pilot through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP). Sign up for this pilot will begin February 3, 2012 and end on June 11,
2012. This pilot provides assistace to producers who are required to comply with
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to environmental
damage from accidental on-farm oil spills. Visit Vermont's
EQIP web page for an
application form and more information. |
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Announcement of Funding, Proposal Requirements, and Review Criteria for
the General Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (General WREP) Fiscal Year 2012
January 19, 2012 - The USDA NRCS General WREP program is a component of WRP through which NRCS enters into agreements with eligible partners to target and leverage resources to carry out high-priority wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement activities and improve wildlife habitat on eligible lands.
All proposals must be received on or
before Friday, February 10, 2012.
Read more...
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01/04/2013
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