Join Our Team ! The following vacancy NRCS-23-11791673-MP-AR-PJJ Supervisory Soil Scientist (State Soil Scientist) GS - 13 to be filled in Little Rock has been posted usajobs.gov/job/699197100 Open through Jan. 27. #Soilscientist
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Join Our Team ! The following vacancy NRCS-23-11789246-DHA-AR-PJJ Supervisory Civil Engineer (State Conservation Engineer) GS - 13 to be filled in Little Rock has been posted usajobs.gov/job/698791100 Open through Jan. 23. #Engineering
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Here's a great opportunity to Join Team . The following vacancy NRCS-23-11789246-DHA-AR-PJJ Supervisory Civil Engineer (State Conservation Engineer) GS - 13 to be filled in Little Rock has been posted usajobs.gov/job/698791100 Open thru Jan. 23. #Engineering
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Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program offers technical & financial assistance to help communities relieve imminent threats caused by floods, storms & other natural disasters that impair watersheds. Contact your local Service Center nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi
Homer Wilkes UnderSecretary for Natural Resources&Environment joined in Humphrey to announce funding for Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities projects incl. approx. $3.7M for an #Arkansas based #Climatesmart forestry pilot project usda.gov/climate-soluti
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Under the second funding pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort, USDA is investing an additional $325 million for 71 projects➡️usda.gov/media/press-re
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Through these historic investments, USDA is providing meaningful benefits to producers, including small and underserved producers, while positioning the U.S. as a global leader in climate-smart agricultural production ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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10 new members are named for USDA/1890 Task Force, which seeks to strengthen the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities, in food, agriculture and natural resources. Details: usda.gov/media/press-re
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Happy Birthday 🎉🎉 Thank you for your leadership and looking after the daily concerns and needs of America's farmers, ranchers and foresters!
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.’s $3.1 billion investment in 141 #ClimateSmart projects will sequester more than 60 million metric tons of CO2, the equivalent of removing 12 million gas-powered vehicles from the road for one year. bit.ly/3y4YzHF
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It's been another great week at . We invested $325 million more in Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and $285 million in the Rural Energy for America Program.
Every day, we're focused improving the lives of producers and rural America.
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At the federal programs session, Chief Terry Cosby discussed NRCS’s commitment to Historically Underserved communities & about ClimateSmart Commodities. Retired dean of #agriculture & exec director of Dr Hazell Reed asks a question during the Q&A
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December 14-16, the National Black Growers Council is hosting their annual conference. In attendance are Natural Resources & Environment Under Secretary Homer Wilkes and Chief Terry Cosby. Join at our booth for more info on conservation
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Are you looking for a great a career working with ? The following vacancy # NRCS-23-11723973-MP-AR-PJJ Natural Resources Specialist (Easement Coordinator) GS-0401-12 to be filled in Little Rock has been posted usajobs.gov/job/690580200. Open Thru December 1
Happy #NoTillNovember! We encourage you to join and in celebrating the many no-till farmers who are saving time and money while improving their #soilhealth.
How much fuel can you save each year by transitioning to no-till? According to a new report from ’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project, up to 3.6 gallons per acre. Acre by acre, fuel saved is money saved. Here’s how: bit.ly/3U0AdXj. #NoTillNovember
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. is asking for public input through a Federal Register request for information on implementation of more than $19 billion provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn more and submit comments here: bit.ly/3hMVsi6
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📢 Calling all urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to virtually attend the 3rd public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on Nov. 29, 2022 from 3-5 PM ET. Register by Nov. 28 ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re
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As we enter the holiday season, be sure to thank a farmer for producing our favorite holiday commodities🦃🎃🍎🥔 usda.gov/media/blog/202
#ThanksgivingWeek #harvest22
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Prairie View A & M Univ & Program Hosting the virtual Cooperative Extension (CEP) Program Women in Agriculture Conference November 3 at 9:00 AM.
Please click on the link below to register:
pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/regist
EQIP Coordinator Corey Cornelius, Area Planner Gary Childress & Area Resource Coordinator Rich Joslin make presentations to employees on topics including RCPP/MRBI/NWQI, EQIP/CSP, CD & CART during the FY23 Program Roll Out Workshop at the Hot Springs Convention Ctr
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The FY23 Program Roll Out Workshop at the
Hot Springs Convention Center began with a welcome to employees by State Conservationist Mike Sullivan & Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Clyde Williams.
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During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we reflect on how tribal cultures and traditions continue to advance resilient economies and vibrant lands nationwide. USDA is taking steps to incorporate and better support indigenous knowledge in meaningful ways.
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By tripling its commitment with an initial $2.8 billion investment, is piloting new revenue streams for America’s #ClimateSmart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners, with additional projects to come. bit.ly/3y4YzHF
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Happy #NoTillNovember! We encourage you to join us and in celebrating the many no-till farmers who are saving time and money while improving their #soilhealth. bit.ly/3TZBQFe
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The Biden-Harris Administration has put rural America at the heart of solutions for global food security, climate change, and building a fairer, more resilient food system.
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For a long time, rural communities have been left behind. Not anymore.
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Are you looking for a great a career working with ? The following vacancy # NRCS-23-11687993-RG-AR-PJJ for Civil/Agricultural Engineer (Recent Grad) GS 5 - 9 to be filled in Lonoke has been posted usajobs.gov/job/684744600. Open Thru Nov 4
Check out this opportunity to help tell our story with the Public Affairs Team! The following vacancy # NRCS-23-11692848-RG-AR-PJJ for Public Affairs Specialist (Pathways Recent Grad) to be filled in Little Rock has posted usajobs.gov/job/684745200. Open thru Nov. 4
Pathways Intern vacancies with USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service, Arkansas for Summer 2023. Soil Conservation and Engineering series positions close October 28. Recent Graduate jobs will open soon, and updated information will be posted at that time.
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Zoom in at 9 a.m. tomorrow for the first in our Arkansas #Conservation Partnership series! We'll hear from Mike Sullivan from @USDANCRS about existing conservation programs and other resources. Register at uada.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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During the afternoon session of the #diversityinagriculture conference, Tim Smith, Arkansas Bus. Prm Dir. for , State Conservationist Mike Sullivan, & Arkansas Farm Prog. Chief for discuss federal programs nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrc
This is a moment that demands big change and big action on climate. asked us to be bold- and we have. We’re meeting the moment with our Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities. #climatesmart
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This round of Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities provides $2.8 billion for 70 projects. The awards range from $5 million to $95 million, will reach over 50,000 farms, and engage over 25 million acres in climate-smart practices. That’s a big deal, folks. #climatesmart
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During todays #DiversityinAgriculture Conference, Producers & Margie Raimondo discuss farmer success stories. Senior Advisor for Racial Equity Dr. Dewayne Goldmon & of discuss equity and equality in agriculture. #diversityinag #arkag
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The Diversity in Ag Conference - Empowering Today’s Farmers for the Future, hosted by is going on now in Little Rock. State Conservationist Mike Sullivan will be speaking on a panel this afternoon
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Make plans to attend the third annual Diversity in Ag Conference September 14th here in Little Rock. We'll cover succession planning, funding opportunities, mental health and much more. All the details coming soon, so stay tuned!
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Grow with us! The #PeoplesGarden Initiative is expanding to include eligible gardens nationwide.
School gardens, community gardens, urban farms, etc can be recognized as a “People’s Garden” if they register on the USDA website and meet certain criteria. bit.ly/3TVXOtv
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Does your local garden encourage community, collaboration, conservation and public education? If so, come and grow with us! We’re expanding the #PeoplesGarden Initiative to eligible gardens nationwide and we’d love for you to join ➡️ bit.ly/3TVXOtv
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