The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Tuesday, May 30.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Tuesday, May 30.
The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Technology Center, Seminar West Room, 2101 N. Ash St., Ponca City. Lunch will be provided.
Join the agencies to discuss free technical assistance and conservation funding opportunities. You will also learn how producers can gather soil moisture and climate data from Tribal Soil Climate Analysis Network (Tribal SCAN), which can assist with making conservation decisions. NRCS staff will provide information regarding soil fertility, how to take a soil test, managing grazing land during a drought, and the benefits of a seasonal high tunnel.
Additionally, information on the following topics will be provided:
• Feral Hog Management
• Simple Steps to Apply for Programs
• NRCS Seasonal High Tunnel Program
• Brush Management and Eastern Red Cedars
• Basics of Soil Fertility and How to Get a Good Soils Test
• How Does Ag Census Benefit You?
• A Tool to Gather Important Drought Data
• Conserving Pollinators in Gardens, Farms, and Ranches • Does the Removal of Eastern Red Cedar Benefit Monarch and Pollinators?
• Conservation Districts and USDA Program Updates Partners who will provide USDA program updates include NRCS, FSA and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Conservation district partners from Kay, Noble, Pawnee and Payne Counties will be available to share information on their state cost share funds and the locally led process.
RSVP: Participants must register before the workshop at https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS-diqQZjJT44W9qM3eE3T-IlZuRlis49kwgmvrVXNzGkC-daX__ g/viewform Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting/event/function should contact Carol Crouch via voice #405-742-1203, Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339, or Carol.Crouch@usda.gov by Friday, May 26.
NRCS assists producers with implementing conservation concerns and addressing resource concerns. FSA administers a wide variety of programs covering commodity crops, livestock, conservation and disaster programs with varying degrees of requirements for participation. Landowners and operators are encouraged to utilize workshops and webinars to learn more about the 2018 Farm Bill Programs and to ask questions regarding USDA programs.
