Articles tagged under: National Association of Conservation Districts
Ag Groups Respond to New Climate Legislation
Published July 31, 2022
Agricultural groups have a mostly positive response from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Senate’s proposal includes $8.45 billion for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP, $6.75 billion for the Regional Conservation Stewardship Partnership Program, $3.25 billion for…NACD Announces Senior Staff Additions
Published October 4, 2021
The National Association of Conservation Districts created two new positions for the new fiscal year. NACD’s new Chief Program Officer is Jen Nelligan, the founder and president of Alithea Advisors. Karla Maldonado is the new Chief Operations Officer. Maldonado’s been…Farm Groups Pleased with Proposed CRP Changes
Published April 21, 2021
Farm groups are applauding the USDA for making changes to the Conservation Reserve Program. National Association of Conservation Districts President Michael Crowder says inadequate compensation for landowners led to a low enrollment in the program. He thinks the new, increased…