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NRCS Conservation Local Work Group Meetings Scheduled
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/17/2018

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Wisconsin has announced the schedule for 2018 Local Working Group meetings. Eighteen individual forums will be held across the state in August to gather input and help set priorities for federal conservation programs under the Farm Bill.

"Local Working Groups offer a seat at the table for interested individuals and groups to advise NRCS on how best to set priorities and locally implement conservation programs," said State Conservationist Angela Biggs. "Members are diverse, with an interest and focus on local agriculture and various natural resource issues. Farmers representing a variety of crops and livestock raised within the local area, private woodland owners, representatives of agricultural and environmental organizations, and representatives of other agriculture and natural resource agencies are welcome and should be represented."

Wisconsin LWGs represent two or more counties grouped together by geography, similar land use, resources and type of agriculture to allow greater flexibility and access to funding for the groups.

One of the main programs discussed at the meetings will be the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, a federal conservation program that helps agricultural producers in a manner that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible goals. EQIP offers technical and financial assistance to help landowners with needed conservation practices for water quality, soil health, wildlife and other natural resources.

Local Working Group meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in becoming a member in LWGs should contact their local NRCS Service Center.


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