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How Soil Conservation Districts Can Help Farmers: Answers to 29 Frequently Asked Questions

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview with NRCS Bianca Soto

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview Dr. Terron Hillsman

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: NRCS case study

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: Farm Service Agency (FSA) case study

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Program Eligibility and Contract Requirements - Video 7

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Cómo los Districtos de Conservación de Suelo Pueden Ayudar los Agricultores

El propósito de este video es presentar los Distritos de Conservación de Suelos y explicar cómo los empleados del Distrito de Conservación de Suelos pueden ayudar a los agricultores a planificar e implementar prácticas de conservación. En este video, Luis Diegez responde 29 preguntas frecuentes, desde explicar qué prácticas están disponibles hasta por qué los agricultores deberían considerar inscribirse y preguntas técnicas sobre las solicitudes y el financiamiento del programa.

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How Soil Conservation Districts Can Help Farmers: Answers to 29 Frequently Asked Questions

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How Soil Conservation Districts Can Help Farmers: Answers to 29 Frequently Asked Questions

Переглядів 5День тому

The purpose of this video is to introduce Soil Conservation Districts and explain how Soil Conservation District employees can help support farmers in planning and implementing conservation practices. In this video, Luis Diegez answers 29 frequently asked questions, from explaining what practices are available, to why farmers should consider enrolling, to technical questions about program appli...

How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview with NRCS Bianca Soto

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview with NRCS Bianca Soto

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The purpose of this video is to inform Delaware and Maryland farmers of the different agencies that can provide conservation programs. Bianca Soto a district conservationist for Delaware Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), explains the difference between the NRCS and Soil Conservation Districts and then reviews farmer eligibility to participate in federal conservation programs and wh...

How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview Dr. Terron Hillsman

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: An interview Dr. Terron Hillsman

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The purpose of this video is to inform Delaware and Maryland farmers of the different agencies that can provide conservation programs. Terron Hillsman, a state conservationist for the USDA NRCS in Maryland and DC, explains the conservation planning assistance and the financial help that the NRCS offers farmers, especially small or historically underserved farmers. Hillsman also explains the shi...

How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: NRCS case study

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: NRCS case study

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This interview is based on a fictional couple, Eduardo and Ann, who want to start a small operation farm in Maryland. Neith Little and Eric Hines discuss how the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service can help Eduardo and Anne start their farm. They begin by explaining how the USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) might be relevant. The approval and reimbursement rate for be...

How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: Farm Service Agency (FSA) case study

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How the USDA can help Historically Underserved Farmers: Farm Service Agency (FSA) case study

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How the United States Department of Agriculture can help Historically Underserved Farmers: Farm Service Agency (FSA) case study This interview is based on a fictional couple, Eduardo and Ann, who want to start a small operation farm in Maryland. Neith Little and Leah Petersen discuss the USDA Farm Service Agency, and how it can assist Eduardo and Ann, specifically through loans. The different t...

Program Eligibility and Contract Requirements - Video 7

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Program Eligibility and Contract Requirements - Video 7

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The video lesson reviews how farmers become eligible for the different programs offered, what they will be agreeing to, and how compliance with the contract can be maintained. The criteria for being an ‘actively engaged farmer’ is discussed, along with how to apply for a farm number. Eligible conservation plans, adjusted gross income, and payment limitations are explained, along with an examina...

An Introduction to Agencies and Conservation Programs - Video 6

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An Introduction to Agencies and Conservation Programs - Video 6

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The video lesson reviews the purpose and abilities of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the USDA National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the different programs in each. The different contracts that may be offered to farmers are discussed, and the commitment lengths and payment opportunities are included.

An Overview of the Web Soil Survey - Video 5

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An Overview of the Web Soil Survey - Video 5

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The video lesson reviews the Web Soil Survey, a mapping and planning tool for farmers created by the USDA and the US Geological Survey. The process of finding a specific address and property is discussed, along with what tools can be used, such as but not limited to soil health, vegetative productivity, and mean annual precipitation. The basic tools of the site are reviewed and explained.

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Conservation Plans - Video 4

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The video lesson reviews conservation plans and the four main components: maintenance practices, timelines, aerial farm maps, and soil maps. The process of reading and understanding conservation plans is also covered, along with a list of the conservation plan writing process.

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Whole Farm Planning - Video 3

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The video lesson reviews a whole farm plan, which is a comprehensive approach to decision making that considers the entire farm and all available resources in it. The four steps to the plan are assessing resources, goal setting, monitoring, evaluation and re-planning, and are discussed in further depth. Several decision-making strategies are also covered.

Examples of Conservation Practices - Video 2

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Examples of Conservation Practices - Video 2

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The video lesson reviews the different conservation practices that could be implemented on farms, including cover crops, high tunnels, tree plantings, gutters and rain barrels, habitat inclusion, buffer and pollinator strips, animal and manure procedures, silvopasture and water facilities, pesticide solutions, soil testing and nutrient management plans, and organic transitioning.

Introduction to Cultivating Conservation - Video 1

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Introduction to Cultivating Conservation - Video 1

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The video lesson reviews the goals of the cultivating conservation project and the role of the United States Department of Agriculture in promoting conservation. Historically underserved farmers are defined as “beginning, socially disadvantaged, veterans, or limited resource farmers”, and then the project objectives are established.

How to monitor water quality in an aquaponic system.

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How to monitor water quality in an aquaponic system.

Переглядів 544 місяці тому

The purpose of this video is to demonstrate how to use a commonly available water testing kit to monitor water quality in an aquaponic system, for raising fish and growing vegetables. See more videos like this on our channel @umeagfs The use of a particular test kit is solely an example for educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any product or company. This video was filmed and edite...