PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

On March 31, the Department of Agriculture announced county conservation districts are now accepting applications for the new $154 million Agricultural Conservation Assistance Grant Program to help farmers build healthier soil, prevent nutrient and sediment runoff and improve farm viability.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (“ACEP”), private landowners, land trusts, and other entities work with the United State Department of. The post Building Blocks: Basics of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

APRIL 15, 2024

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. This week is the Farm Bill for All Farmers Week of Action: Conservation Not Consolidation. Now is the time to act. Take Action!

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) of 2023 was re-introduced in Congress today. The ARA is comprehensive, science-based legislation that covers many topics related to environmental and climate concerns in agriculture, including conservation on both agricultural and pasture land, renewable energy, and food loss and waste.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Armstrong Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Agricultural Technician position. The deadline for applications is September 29. Click Here for a detailed position description and instructions on how to apply. Posted: August 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera With spring on the horizon, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a number of funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture. Many deadlines are rapidly approaching in February and early March! This year, NIFA announced the availability of $44 million for OREI grants.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: This blog post is the first in a two-part series through which NSAC examines the latest Census of Agriculture in more detail. This post explores some of the high-level themes from across the Census, while the subsequent post will take deeper dives into conservation and local foods. Last month, the U.S. a decrease of 6.1

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

The Pike County Conservation District now has funding available to farmers to install best management practices on their farm in Pike County-- and so is your county district. The District has signed an agreement with the State Conservation Commission to administer the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 15, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is pleased to see continued momentum on both sides of Capitol Hill toward completing a farm bill.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 28, 2024

USDA Photo by Preston Keres Champions of managed grazing are celebrating USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) call for applications for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Co-sponsored by Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Cattle graze in a field outside of Walcott, Iowa,2017.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

The deadline to apply for internships with state agencies like the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Health is February 16. The positions can be searched by agency, location, salary and job type.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 9, 2023

Conservation easements protect the region’s depleted groundwater. Pragmatic ingenuity is being applied here to overcome them, including a new easement program that uses federal and state tax benefits to conserve groundwater. Easements are the latest step in a developing strategy to meet Colorado’s water conservation directive.

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National Law Center

APRIL 16, 2024

The post FWS Streamline ESA Voluntary Conservation Programs appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) have issued a final rule to update the implementing regulations for Section 10.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 1, 2023, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 – more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill – expired. Conservation and Climate USDA conservation programs will remain largely unaffected by the expiration of the Farm Bill.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Applications are due April 27.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

On April 25, four state agencies, legislators and two land conservancies celebrated portions of the Turtle Creek watershed in southeastern Union County being removed, or “delisted” from the federal Clean Water Act impaired waters list. Environmental Protection Agency, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , and the Chesapeake Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

The Allegheny County Conservation District announced $830,000 in grants available to farms to prevent pollution in Allegheny County over the next three years. This new investment in agriculture ensures the future sustainability of farms and healthy water resources in Allegheny County. g and 412-291-8017.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 4, 2022

Knowing they are targets, farmers in southern Arizona and California who receive irrigation water from the Colorado River are discussing a plan that could go a long way toward meeting a federal conservation mandate in the drying basin. Besides the irrigation districts, urban suppliers in the basin are also putting forward conservation plans.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. Today farms are larger and fewer in number than in 2017. Or is there a better way?”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. , Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

But energy conservation is important for reasons that go beyond the direct effect on emissions. Before I get to the reasons, I need to explain what I mean by energy conservation and why it’s different than energy efficiency. The idea of energy conservation is simple: reduce the total amount of energy you’re using.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 17, 2024

As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018. The NCA5 covers a lot of ground, but this summary focuses on aspects most relevant to agriculture.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Last week’s post highlighted the stories of farmers who have used practices from the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry practice list to build climate resilience and mitigation solutions. This week’s post adds stories created and gathered by National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) members around the country.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Penn State Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science and its Agriculture and Environment Center seek a dynamic self-starter with experience and training in agricultural and natural resource sciences to join its team in the AEC Lower Susquehanna Office as its Agricultural Outreach Specialist.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 10, 2024

On May 1, Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan released a detailed, 94-page framework laying out her committee’s priorities for the bill. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Capitol, House Agriculture Chair G.T. Conservation and climate. Below are a few key highlights from the Senate proposal.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from county conservation districts for Spotted Lanternfly Response Grants to promote quarantine compliance. For more information on spotted lanternflies, visit Agriculture's Spotted Lanternfly and the Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly webpages.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 19, 2023

Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced awards for 49 new projects under the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) , offering technical assistance to promote the planning and implementation of conservation grazing practices.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2023

Stinson is a cultural anthropologist who studies digitalization, datafication, and automation within conservation, with a special focus on digital surveillance and smart technologies. SMART is a digital platform for data collection, storage, and analysis within conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On February 2, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced State Conservation Commission approved the allocation of $3.0 million to be granted to four organizations under the framework of the Conservation Excellence Grant Program. program in Franklin County.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Each year, PASA Sustainable Agriculture honors farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. Click Here to read much more about the award winners. Click Here to sign up for regular updates. Click Here to become a member.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants. The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The deadline to apply is April 9. Click Here for all the details.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, the Department of Agriculture announced Pennsylvania will purchase development rights for 2,250 acres on 28 farms in 15 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. The farms, approved for conservation easement purchases by the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board, represent an $8.07

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

On September 15, The Conservation Innovation Fund , Ecosystem Services Market Consortium , and the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producer’s Cooperative Association were awarded $25 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding pool.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 13, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by conservation partners at Welsh Vista Farms in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County to highlight Wolf Administration investments facilitating on-farm and community conservation management. Lancaster County Conservation District has committed more than $1.6

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

The departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture and Conservation and Natural Resources have released Pennsylvania's Healthy Waters Health Communities 2022 Chesapeake Bay Progress Report. In 2022, our farmers implemented conservation practices including no-till farming and cover crops on more than 1.5

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