Request for Farmer Feedback on OTA Initiatives

Hi Jamie,  In planning for 2021, the Organic Trade Association is requesting feedback from farmers for two initiatives we are very excited about: (1) Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards and (2) Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the organic community. To be able to hit the ground running our goal is to have results by November 30th.  Given the […]

Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) Announcement of Funding, Proposal Requirements, and Review Criteria

Agency:  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Action:  Notice of request for proposals through Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) -WREP. Dates:   Eligible partners should submit proposals for ACEP-WREP by email; complete proposals must be received on or before the date listed in the attached timeline. Address:   Applicants must submit electronic proposals to the appropriate […]

Conservation Stewardship Program

News Release Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov Rule Change Helps Producers Implement More Conservation Activities WASHINGTON, October 08, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the final rule      for its Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The rule makes updates to the popular conservation program as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and integrates feedback from agricultural producers and others. CSP is offered in all […]