CIG GRANTS AVAILABLE

CIG enables NRCS to work with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns. Applications for grants must be received in the Connecticut NRCS State Office by 4:00 PM EST, March 30, 2012 ...  ... More Info

USDA Announces Funding for Water Quality Markets, Seeks Proposals for Projects

Water quality credit trading is a market-based approach to lowering the costs of reducing pollution, and has the potential to engage more farmers and ranchers in water quality improvement efforts through the implementation of more conservation practices on agricultural lands. Proposals for projects are due March 2, 2012.  "    ... More Info

NRCS Accepting Applications to Protect Farmland in Connecticut

Applications are currently being accepted; however, the cutoff date for this year’s funding is February 24, 2012. This program helps ensure that valuable, productive land is protected.    ... More Info

Ranking Dates for Conservation Programs Announced

The programs include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife  Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP), and Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program. NRCS will offer three ranking periods with the following closing dates: February 3, March 30, and June 1, 2012.  ... More Info

Ranking Dates for Conservation Initiatives Announced

Connecticut State Conservationist Jay T. Mar has announced ranking dates for the On-Farm Energy, Organic, and Seasonal High Tunnel Conservation Initiatives.  ... More Info