Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says rural areas experiencing "persistent poverty" in 20 states will receive $15 million intended to assist farmers, ranchers and forest owners. The funding will will be provided as part of the USDA's StrikeForce initiative, reports Agri-Pulse, a Washington newsletter.
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller said USDA has provided $652 million in targeted conservation funding since 2010 and through StrikeForce is partnering with 80 percent more farmers and ranchers than before. USDA will give both technical and financial assistance through NRCS. Strikeforce funds may be employed for activities such as water conservation and soil protection. To apply, click here.
More than 700 areas participate in the StrikeForce effort. Involved states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. (Read more)
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller said USDA has provided $652 million in targeted conservation funding since 2010 and through StrikeForce is partnering with 80 percent more farmers and ranchers than before. USDA will give both technical and financial assistance through NRCS. Strikeforce funds may be employed for activities such as water conservation and soil protection. To apply, click here.
More than 700 areas participate in the StrikeForce effort. Involved states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. (Read more)
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