USDA Commits $20 Million to Innovative Conservation Projects

By Justin Stakes

Proposals sought for water quality, outreach and conservation finance

Washington, DC -(AmmoLand.com)- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $20 million in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

The program aims to spark the development and adoption of cutting-edge conservation technologies and approaches for farmers, ranchers and other landowners.

“The Conservation Innovation Grant program has an impressive track record of fostering innovative conservation tools and strategies,” said Vilsack. “Successes in the program can translate into new opportunities for historically under served landowners, help resolve pressing water conservation challenges and leverage new investments in conservation partnerships with farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders.”

Administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CIG is part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and is designed to focus on innovative conservation projects that promote science-based solutions to benefit both producers and the environment. Projects may include on-farm pilot projects and field demonstrations, …Read the Rest

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