Indiana Farmers See Relief on DUNS and SAM Requirements
Thanks to a change in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, farmers in Indiana who apply for financial assistance programs through...
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USDA IN NRCS
- May 16, 2018
- 2 min
Indiana NRCS Accepting Applications for Easement Programs
Indianapolis, IN, May 16, 2018 – Acting State Conservationist Gerald Roach announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
- May 1, 2018
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
It has been a very unusual spring to say the least. I don’t remember too many late Aprils, especially those ending with frosts or...
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IASWCD
- Apr 27, 2018
- 2 min
Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) Announces New Executive Direc
Indianapolis, IN. The Board of Directors of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) is pleased to...
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USDA IN NRCS
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
Purdue Vole and Cover Crops Project
Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI) are working with Purdue...
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USDA IN NRCS
- Mar 7, 2018
- 2 min
Hardisty Named Sagamore of the Wabash
Greenfield resident and former USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Jane Hardisty is a recent recipient of...
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USDA NRCS
- Mar 6, 2018
- 3 min
Despite slight decrease, long-term no-till trends prove strong
INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2018) – Indiana farmers are once again leading the nation in building valuable topsoil by using soil health...
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IN NRCS
- Feb 27, 2018
- 5 min
NRCS Grazing Bites
It wasn’t too long ago that you were hearing that some parts of the state were actually still in drought status. I believe it is safe to...
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stjosephswcd
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
2018 Donor Program
Dear Conservation Friends, Since 1959, the St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District has been helping to preserve, improve,...
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stjosephswcd
- Jan 11, 2018
- 1 min
Farming for the Future - Producers Workshop
Keynote Speaker: Barry Fisher is the Central Region Leader for the Soil Health Division of USDA-NRCS. He provides soil health...
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IN NRCS
- Jan 4, 2018
- 2 min
Indiana NRCS Invests Dollars to Help Protect and Restore Sensitive Lands
Indianapolis, IN, November 8, 2017 – State Conservationist Jane Hardisty announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources...
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stjosephswcd
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
Recycling your Christmas Tree
Option 1: Check with your city trash service to see if they offer curb side pick up. Option 2: Drop off at Organic Resources. Note: The...
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USDA
- Dec 24, 2017
- 3 min
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2017 Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the accomplishments made by the U.S. Department of...
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stjosephswcd
- Dec 21, 2017
- 1 min
58th Annual Meeting
Plans are underway for the 58th Annual Meeting. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a night of great food where you can enjoy a...
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Jane Sablich, St Joseph County SWCD
- Nov 13, 2017
- 1 min
New Environmental Education Coordinator
Hi, my name is Jane Sablich and I am the new Environmental Education Coordinator at the SWCD. I currently live with my husband,...
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Victor Shelton
- Nov 2, 2017
- 4 min
Grazing Bites
Parts of Indiana still remain dry with an intensity rating of abnormally dry to moderate drought. It’s certainly been drier in the past,...
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Jennifer Helrigel
- Oct 26, 2017
- 1 min
The Division of Fish & Wildlife Citizen Science Programs
Citizen science is scientific research conducted by volunteers. The volunteer’s time and knowledge assist Fish & Wildlife (FW) biologist...
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USDA NRCS
- Oct 19, 2017
- 4 min
Healthy Soils Are: well-structured
Soil structure, pore space key to proper soil function “Soft and crumbly.” “Like cottage cheese.” “Like a sponge.” “Loose and full of...
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Ben Gavelek, ISDA Communications Director
- Oct 16, 2017
- 2 min
Indiana Dept. of Agriculture launches conservation ‘one-stop’
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 16, 2017) – Improving water quality and soil health continues to be a priority for farmers statewide, and while data...
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Lynn Betts (Jun 20
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
The Online NRCS Office
Just as many people can access their health records and banking records online, farmers and ranchers can save time and miles by doing...
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