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Welcome to the NRCS Arkansas state web site.
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Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 2009 – Farmers and landowners in Arkansas have
until June 19, 2009, to submit applications for a second round of sign ups to
receive cost-share assistance to implement conservation activities through the
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) for the 2009 program year. Applicants
can sign up at their local USDA/NRCS field service center.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK., June 5, 2009 — Arkansas will receive more than $1.1
million for a new initiative to meet the Obama Administration’s promise to
encourage more organic agriculture production. Applications received from
organic producers or producers in transition to organic farming will be accepted
under this initiative June 5 through June 26, 2009.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind., June 2, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom
Vilsack today selected 289 applications for the first national sign-up for
floodplain easements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of
2009. The easements will cover more the 36,000 acres of land in 36 states. Eight
easements were selected in Arkansas on 1,501 acres for $2,237,586.
Recovery Act Assistance will Help Logan County in Arkansas
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today
announced that the USDA will be sending $84.8 million to state and local
governments to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil
erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in rural communities as part of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
Arkansas will receive $134,000 for repairs to the Upper Petit Jean Watershed
Site No. 9 project. The 310-acre reservoir in Logan County provides flood
control for 19,872 acres and water supply for the city of Booneville.
Recovery Act Project in Scott County
to Protect Public and Property
LITTLE ROCK, April 15, 2009 –
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
announced the U.S. Department of
Agriculture is distributing $45 million
in Recovery Act funds to rehabilitate
aging flood control structures
nationwide. These projects will help
revitalize dams and rural economies by
creating jobs and supporting local
businesses that supply needed products
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in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural
resources and environment.
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06/05/2009 |
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