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Unlock the Secrets in the Soil Soil – a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish. As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. So much so that we believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most important endeavors of our time. By focusing more attention on soil health we can help our Nation’s farmers and ranchers feed the world more profitably and sustainably – now and for generations to come.

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Deadline for Hilo Bay Watershed Applications Due June 21, 2013: NRCS Is Accepting Applications for the 2013 National Water Quality Initiative for Hilo Bay. HONOLULU, HI, May 21, 2013 — The USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the National Water Quality Initiative for Hilo Bay in Hawaii County. The application deadline for this initiative is June 21, 2013. $433,291 has been allocated to address specific existing water quality natural resource concerns within designated watersheds in Hawaii County. Funding will be dedicated to address specific water quality issues on qualified agricultural land, which includes cropped land, grazed land, animal feeding operations and forested land. Interested applicants should contact Jessica Newpher at the NRCS Hilo Field Office or more information or to apply. Telephone: (808) 933-8353.

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

 

Last Modified 05/22/2013