NRCS-Washington

The deadline has been extended to March 22 for organizations to submit proposals to host Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) members. The WLCC will train the next generation of conservation leaders. Learn more: bit.ly/43dNFxq

.@USDA announced the selection of 25 recipients for more than $7.4 million in grants to support community gardens and nonprofit farms. Details: bit.ly/44Mt7M3

Interested in research on the use of precision ag technologies to improve cropland phosphorus management? Join us July 20, 1 p.m. ET, for a free virtual webinar sharing new NRCS and @USDA_ARS findings. Details 👉 bit.ly/3TgQUhI

.@USDA announces it will expand its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs. Details: bit.ly/3poMJqC

@FarmersGov Awww! Thanks for the love @FarmersGov! Urban Agriculture is so vitally important. Not only for connecting people with our beloved lands, but by directly confronting challenges like food deserts. We're working hard here to support this amazing initiative <3

.@NRCS_WA is providing hands-on education on urban agricultural conservation practices. The existing garden within the Vancouver Parks and Rec Dept. is now serving as their #PeoplesGarden: bit.ly/3yFw18m

To learn more about the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), interested applicants can join our upcoming webinar on 6/7, 2-3:30 p.m. ET. Registration info can be found here: bit.ly/45to04s

Producers: TODAY is the deadline to return your #AgCensus. We are still accepting responses online and by mail. Your information is kept confidential, as required by federal law. Do not miss your opportunity to be represented in these widely used data! nass.usda.gov/AgCensus

NRCS is investing $500 million in 2023 Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects. Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 18. bit.ly/3okaD63.

.@USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. bit.ly/3o4bEPw

.@USDA is streamlining its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) to ultimately better help agricultural producers and private landowners conserve wetlands, productive farmlands and at-risk grasslands. bit.ly/3BbUkew

We’re hiring! Entry-level soil conservationist jobs are available across the country. It’s all part of how we’re leveraging Inflation Reduction Act dollars to support America’s farmers, ranchers and landowners interested in conservation. bit.ly/3AZebgK #NRCSjobs #USDA

Our May Water Supply Outlook report is now available. Snippet: "With April temperatures remaining below normal for most of the month snowpack continued to increase. However, by months end, net loss equaled net gain as averaged statewide for the month." nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/…

We’re hiring! Entry-level soil conservationist jobs are available across the country. It’s all part of how we’re leveraging Inflation Reduction Act dollars to support America’s farmers, ranchers and landowners interested in conservation. bit.ly/3AZebgK #NRCSjobs #USDA

The deadline for the FY23 Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) in WA is June 1. This funding helps producers transitioning to organic production by providing assistance to farmers choosing to implement a new organic management standard. For more information tinyurl.com/5n6bsec3

Each May we celebrate the immeasurable contributions, vibrant cultures and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work to ensure equity and opportunity for AA and NHPIs at USDA and throughout the U.S. #AANHPI

“When we started planting cover crops and had something growing in our fields year-round, that was the game changer. Soil health has been the key to helping us be more successful.” bit.ly/3wBwp7b #soilhealth

Your @USDA announces the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for #ClimateSmart Commodities effort. Soon, partners will be opening signup under their projects for producer participation. tinyurl.com/bddydjja

Our Snake River team is holding their annual Local Work Group meeting May 4 in Dayton. Get more information here tinyurl.com/26kbprwf

Our West Palouse team is holding their annual Local Work Group meeting May4 in Davenport. Get more information here tinyurl.com/26kbprwf

Do you have expiring CRP acres with Buffer Practices? @USDA’s CLEAR30 offers an option to extend your land’s role in conservation for another 30 years. Contact your USDA Service Center to learn more about CLEAR30 before signup closes on July 31. bit.ly/41y9hD3