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Feb 12, 20202 min read
Indiana NRCS Announces Funding Available to Help Protect and Restore Sensitive Lands
Indianapolis, IN, February 12, 2020 – State Conservationist Jerry Raynor announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources...
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USDA IN NRCS
Oct 2, 20192 min read
NRCS to Invest $50 Million to Increase Recreational Public Access on Private Lands
St Joseph County, IN, October 2, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make up to $50 million available to help create or...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Sep 25, 20195 min read
Grazing Bites
Fall is here even if it doesn’t feel like autumn weather. I like warm weather and am always sad to have to see it go. Several people...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Sep 3, 20195 min read
Grazing Bites
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released their forecast for this winter. “Mild, with soakers” is how Indiana is labeled. I don’t put a lot...
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USDA IN NRCS
Jun 17, 20193 min read
Conserve Indiana: Native plants can help create a pollinator-friendly landscape
This week goes to the birds and the bees – and to all of the other pollinators that keep our world growing and productive. June 16-22 is...
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Steven Brown, State Executive Director
Apr 22, 20192 min read
On Farms and Forestlands, Every Day Is Earth Day
At USDA, we celebrate Earth Day 2019 by offering big thank-yous to Indiana farmers and forest landowners for all they do. Every day we...
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USDA NRCS
Mar 11, 20192 min read
USDA Seeks Public Comments on Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today it is seeking public input on its existing national...
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USDA IN NRCS
Mar 7, 20192 min read
Indiana NRCS Invests Dollars to Help Protect and Restore Sensitive Lands
Indianapolis, IN, March 6, 2019 – State Conservationist Jerry Raynor announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Feb 28, 20195 min read
Grazing Bites
I have seen a lot of pugged pastures the last few weeks. Pugged meaning soil trampled into consolidated mud by hooves. There are a few...
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USDA IN NRCS
Jan 18, 20194 min read
American Farmland Trust Reveals Positive Conservation Results of Women-only Learning Circles -- Need
DEKALB, IL. – Today, American Farmland Trust (AFT), the organization behind the national movement “No Farms No Food,” published its Women...
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Indiana NRCS
Jan 4, 20195 min read
Grazing Bites
It is 45 degrees outside today as I write this article. I normally appreciate mild winter weather, but when it rains, and temperatures...
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USDA IN NRCS
Dec 11, 20182 min read
Partnership Agencies Encourage Farmers to Consider Pollinator Habitat
Indianapolis, IN, December 11, 2018 – With a December 21 sign up deadline approaching, Pheasants and Quail Forever and the Natural...
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USDA NRCS
Dec 3, 20182 min read
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
WASHINGTON, December 3, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr to...
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Jerry Raynor, NRCS State Conservationist
Nov 29, 20182 min read
Finding a New Appreciation for Soil
Often ignored and seldom appreciated, the wonderful world of soil is not usually a topic of discussion or one that is cared about. But...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Nov 1, 20185 min read
Grazing Bites
I mentioned last month that there are still plenty of good growing days left this fall and they need to be taken advantage of. One of...
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stjosephswcd
Oct 17, 20181 min read
You Don't Have to be an Expert in Conservation Practices to Apply for CSP.
#USDA #NRCS #CSP #Conservation
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USDA IN NRCS
Oct 16, 20182 min read
Indiana NRCS Announces EQIP Application Deadline for Conservation Activity Plans (CAP)
Indianapolis, IN, October 4, 2018–Jerry Raynor, State Conservationist for Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Aug 31, 20185 min read
Grazing Bites
The older I get, the more I tend to philosophize about things. I’ve been asked a few times why I am such an advocate for sound grazing...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
Jul 3, 20185 min read
Grazing Bites
I certainly didn’t expect the blessed amount of rain that has fallen on most of Indiana in the last month. as made making dry hay a...
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Prairie Winds Nature Farm
Jun 14, 20182 min read
Sandhill Crane Chick born on NRCS Restored Wetland
6/13/2018 9:15 am We’ve got some exciting news! I was out in the prairie below the house this morning and spooked up two majestic...
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