TAKE ACTION Time Running Out to Comment on the Conservation Stewardship Program!! Time is running out for sustainable and organic farming advocates to submit comments to shape the implementation of the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the Nation’s first and only green payments program. In particular, USDA needs to get a loud and clear message […]
Archives for October 2009
Weekly Update – October 19
TAKE ACTION CSP Comments Due October 28! USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking comments on the administrative rules that will govern implementation of the Conservation Stewardship Program. The deadline for submitting comments has been extended to October 28th. NSAC analysis and talking points for writing your comments are available here. You can submit your […]
Weekly Update – October 12, 2009
TAKE ACTION CRP Transition Option Sign On Ends October 13th! Last Chance to add your organization’s name to our sign on letter urging USDA to implement the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Transition Option NOW. The option will offer incentives to land owners not intending to renew their CRP contracts to sell or lease the land […]
Weekly Update – October 5, 2009
TAKE ACTION One Week Left to add your organization’s name to our sign on letter urging USDA to implement the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Transition Option NOW. The option will offer incentives to land owners not intending to renew their CRP contracts to sell or lease the land to beginning or minority farmers using sustainable […]