USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners protect working agricultural lands and wetlands. The rule – now available… Continue Reading
Delaware agricultural producers are encouraged to apply for technical and financial assistance to improve the health and productivity of their agricultural land. Assistance is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) program administered by… Continue Reading
Sign up deadline of May 10, 2019 Delaware farmers are encouraged to sign up by May 10 for financial and technical assistance to take their voluntary conservation activities to a higher level. Assistance is now available through the updated Conservation… Continue Reading
Funding is available for Delaware farmers in the Choptank, Nanticoke, and Pocomoke watersheds to conserve and protect their land as part of the Delmarva Whole System Conservation Partnership – Field to Stream project. This effort focuses on effective nutrient management… Continue Reading
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Delaware is now accepting applications from landowners interested in protecting Delaware’s wetlands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). NRCS provides technical and financial assistance through the Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component of… Continue Reading
