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Des Moines, Iowa, May 8, 2012 — State Conservationist Richard Sims announced
the launch of a new
National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving three impaired
waterways in Iowa. Managed by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),
the initiative will provide funds to farmers in the selected watersheds for
implementing conservation practices.
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Specialty crop farmers, organic producers and other farmers unfamiliar with
working with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partner agencies
are invited to learn how USDA can help them protect their land and be more
productive by attending a workshop on May 24 in Marengo or June 5 in Woodward. |
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The recent mid-April storm reminded many southern Iowa farmers why there is
never a good time for tillage – even after a dry winter and the warmest March on
record.
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Funding for seasonal high tunnels and other conservation practices is available
for Iowa certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic
production through the USDA’s Organic Initiative. More than $1 million is
available to help the state’s organic producers install various conservation
practices, said Dave Brommel, Iowa’s Organic Initiative
coordinator.
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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 |
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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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Last Modified:
05/08/2012
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