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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation's water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges.
The Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP) is a grant program supporting the development of mitigation banks for use by agricultural producers seeking to maintain eligibility for USDA programs. Funds are available to Tribes, state and local government entities, nonprofits and other organizations.
USDA and the Urban Transformation Network (UTN) in Chicago teamed up to open one of 17 urban hubs in the revitalized People’s Garden initiative.
USDA is investing up to $20 million in fiscal 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership.
Are you an Illinois Farmer? You might have received a survey from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) last month. Read below to find out more about how this survey can help you and your operation in the future.
Deep in the heart of the Corn Belt, a different kind of agriculture is taking root in the city of Peoria, Illinois. With the help of a 2016 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, a vacant lot in downtown Peoria has been transformed.
People’s Garden initiative kicked off at Urban Transformation Network.
USDA's new grasslands plan will provide habitat for Bobwhite Quail in a program with targeted conservation practices that are good for farmers, the bobwhite, and natural resources.
Join us in celebrating National Ag Day on March 22nd!
Join us in celebrating Matt Bunger for recently being recognized as the Pastureland Conservationist of the Year!
