Online Seminar - New NRCS National Program

More than the name has changed!  The new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), part of the 2008 Farm Bill, that began August 10, 2009.  CSP is a new voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers/landowners to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. CSP provides opportunities to both recognize excellent stewards and deliver valuable new conservation. The program is offered to producers in all 50 states, District of Columbia and the Pacific and Caribbean areas through continuous sign-ups.  Conservation Stewardship Program Participation Deadline: June 11, 2010.

View the archived 5/26 online seminar with NRCS CSP Program Leaders

"This program will help the Nation's agricultural and forestry producers reach greater levels of conservation performance," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.  "The conservation benefits derived from maintaining and enhancing natural resources will improve the quality of soil and water, assist in addressing global climate change, and encourage environmentally responsible energy production."

Want more information on the CSP? 
Visit the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program webpage to learn more and download the Producer Self-Screening Checklist and Activity List.

Client Opportunity
Consultants/Certificants - Bring together your key accounts/customers, over lunch, for this important online seminar.  Be sure to provide them with the Producer Self-Screening Checklist to help them start the sign-up process immediately.

Background
NRCS: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources.  NRCS and its nationwide network of partners provide technical assistance based on sound science, as well as financial assistance that helps land owners and managers put conservation practices into service on their farms and ranches.  NRCS reaches out to all segments of the agricultural community, including underserved and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to ensure that conservation programs and services are accessible to everyone. NRCS celebrates its 75th year of service in 2010.