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USDA Invests $33 Million to Improve Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds

The NWQI helps farmers and ranchers implement voluntary conservation practices, such as nutrient management, cover crops, conservation cropping systems, filter strips, terraces and buffers, which protect and improve water quality where it is needed most.

New York Grazing Coalition Grazette - December 2016

Each month, the New York Grazing Coalition Grazette provides announcements about grazing events in New York and the northeast, along with informative tips for new and seasoned grazers.

Local Work Groups Meetings Scheduled

Several NRCS-New York Local Work Groups have meetings scheduled during these last two months of the year.

Please visit our Local Work Groups web page to learn about the functions of the groups and to find a meeting that includes your county.

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Application Cutoff Date Announced

The application cutoff date for Fiscal Year 2017-1 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) general applications is February 3, 2017. The sign-up period date for 2013 contract renewals will be announced soon.

Cover Crops Lead to Improved Soil Health, Decreased Expenses, Increased Profits

Jefferson County farmer, Dave Magos, derives satisfaction from the knowledge that he is building better soil while saving money and time.

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