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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Farmer Conservation Stories: Why Inflation Reduction Act Funding Must Remain Focused on Climate Change

December 15, 2023

This is the second post in a two-part blog series highlighting 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 shares stories of how farmers are preparing for and responding to climate change. … Read More →

Filed Under: Carousel, Climate Change, Conservation, Energy & Environment

More Money Out the Door! Farm Bill and IRA Funding Available Through Conservation Innovation Grants

September 15, 2023

USDA NRCS announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This funding is split into two separate opportunities: $50 million for CIG On Farm Trials and $15 million for CIG Classic. Half of the funding for the On Farm Trials competition was provided through the historic Inflation Reduction Act. This post provides details on both programs and how to apply before the October 30, 2023 deadline…. Read More →

Filed Under: Carousel, Conservation, Energy & Environment, Farm Bill

RELEASE: NRCS Releases EQIP Final Rule

October 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Deeble, Policy DirectorNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionedeeble@sustainableagriculture.net NRCS Releases EQIP Final Rule Rule affirms soil health as national priority to address climate change but misses the opportunity to support small-scale sustainable producers Washington, DC, October 23rd, 2020 – Today, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released its final rule for the Environmental Quality […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Energy & Environment, General Interest, Press Releases

EQIP Signups Ongoing – Reach Out to Your NRCS Office!

March 16, 2020

Signup deadlines for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) vary by state, and there are many deadlines coming up at the end of March or even later in the Spring!… Read More →

Filed Under: Conservation, Energy & Environment, General Interest, Organic, Sustainable Livestock

Ranking the Sustainability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

February 25, 2010

Results from a recent survey conducted by Tufts University, in cooperation with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, demonstrate that a majority of the conservation practices funded by the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are ranked as advancing sustainability, while several rank as not advancing sustainability.  The survey results and accompanying article are published in the […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Energy & Environment, Research, Education & Extension

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