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EQIP funding available for high tunnels
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced an extension in
the cut-off for preliminary rankings for Environmental Quality
Incentive Program (EQIP) funding for 2010. The deadline for
the first round of funding is extended to February 19.
In addition to existing EQIP
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FB scholarship available
The Farm Bureau will be offering two, $2,000 scholarships to applicants improving their skill level to work in an agricultural or natural resource field through college, trade school, or vocational training.
The program is open to adults, students currently enrolled in college, or graduating
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Food Check-out Week spotlights healthy eating on a budget
The Farm Bureau Food Check-Out Week will be February 21-27. The week focuses on learning how to stretch your grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food. America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe, healthy, and abundant food. They share a common concern with consumers
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Funding available to protect wetlands and grasslands
Alaska landowners interested in protecting, restoring and enhancing wetlands and grasslands may receive funding through the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) and Grassland Reserve Program (GRP).
Landowners must have their applications submitted to their local Natural Resources Conservation
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Annual AFB meeting to be in Fairbanks
Plans have already begun for the Alaska Farm Bureau’s meetings that will be held next November. Some interesting changes are in the works.
The events will all take place in Fairbanks instead of Anchorage, where they have been held for most of the last 20 years.
The Alpine Lodge at
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State releases new Alaska Grown policies:
The Alaska Division of Agriculture has released new guidelines for the Alaska Grown program.
According to the policy directive released by Director of Agriculture Franci Havemeister, “The purpose of this policy is to strengthen and improve the Alaska Grown certification program by
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