NRCS conservation programs with Emily - Episode 59 Made For Agriculture

Made for Agriculture co-host Emily Beck interviews two folks from the National Resource Conservation Service on the latest programs and conservation practices available to farmers. District Conservationist Matthew Miller and Resource Conservationist Brittanie Deangelo tag-team the question-and-answer format where they talk about everything from loans to the Nine Steps of Conservation, to tips on how to navigate the application process most effectively. Listen to Emily, Matt, and Brittanie discuss EQUIP, CSP, RCCP and MDC programs.

Intros of Guests
1:45 What is NRCS?
2:00 Programs available
3:30 The 9 Steps of Conservation
5:00 Examples large and small
8:00 Types of landowners served
9:00 The world of acronyms from EQUIP, CRP, CSP, cost shares
11:15 RCCP with MFA precision programs
12:00 EQUIP vs CSP- How they differ.
15:00 Geography matters
16:20 ACT NOW program
16:50 Native forages and pollinators
19:50 Forestry
20:25 MDC funding in some areas
20:40 Emily’s personal experience with funding on her farm
21:00 How long funding lasts and the process takes
24:00 More on contract length
25:00 Cut off Dates
Thank you guests
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