Articles tagged under: Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA Adds Two More To NRCS Team
Published May 21, 2021
Meryl Harrell is the new Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She previously served in the Obama administration in the Office of Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA. The USDA also…New Wetlands Projects Funding
Published March 16, 2021
USDA is investing $28 million in six new projects and four ongoing ones to restore, protect and enhance wetlands. Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Terry Cosby says wetlands have several benefits. “Wetlands have tremendous benefits ranging from cleaner water,…Comments Sought on Proposed Conservation Practice Standards Revisions
Published March 10, 2021
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking public comment proposed revisions to 23 national conservation practice standards. Revisions are being considered for standards relating to stream crossing, waste treatment, energy efficient agricultural operations and dry hydrants. The proposals were published…Lohr Leaves the NRCS
Published August 5, 2020
The chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Matthew Lohr, is stepping down from the position. The Virginia native and was appointed to the job in December 2018. Lohr plans to return to the family farm full-time.USDA Offers Grants for Wetland Mitigation Banks
Published May 6, 2020
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced $5 million in grants available for wetland mitigation banks. Wetland mitigation banks restore, create or enhance wetlands to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands at another location. Farmers can buy credits from banks…USDA Looking to Fill Local Staffing Needs
Published March 6, 2019
USDA is in the process of implementing the new farm bill, but there is a shortage of local workers to help farmers. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey told National Farmers Union members USDA is working…