NRCS Florida

Through a network of local field offices, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service helps private landowners protect and enhance natural resources.

[Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS]

Are you being SMART about your nutrient management plan? Follow the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship:

⚛️Right Source,
🚜Right Method,
📉Right Rate,
⏰Right Timing

and assess site-specific conditions to maximize your economic benefit while minimizing the environmental impact.

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Have you operated a farm/ranch for less than 10 years? Join us Wednesday April 23 from 3–4:30 pm EDT for a webinar on @USDA help and resources for beginning farmers and ranchers. We’ll cover programs, connecting with staff, and how to get started. https://t.co/UuBW8rc1Eg

[Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS]

Yesterday, we celebrated the Father of Soil Conservation. Born in 1881, Hugh Hammond Bennett’s passion for healthy soil led to the creation of NRCS and a nationwide movement to protect our most valuable resource – our land.

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REMINDER: Safeguard your land with a conservation easement. Agricultural Conservation easement applications are accepted year-round; however, for Fiscal Year 2025 funding, today, March 7 is the final day to apply. NRCS Contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]

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Don't forget the Flatwoods 🔥Fire and 🌎Nature Festival is happening this Sat, Feb 1 from 10am-5pm. Stop by the @NRCS_FL booth! https://t.co/xnW0gwkjba

🔹prescribed burn demos at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
🔹live animals, educational exhibits and activities
🔹food trucks and live music

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WINTER STORM OFFICE STATUS: All Florida NRCS Offices are open as of 1/27/2025.

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Trust for Tomorrow has 3 openings for Natural Resource Specialist positions and 1 Urban Conservationist. Locations are: Madison, Marianna, Plant City Service centers, and Southeastern Florida (respectively). Learn more at: https://t.co/05RAT1uiAK

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

2025 Coral Reef Stewardship Fund RFP Now Available - Help reduce land-based pollution inputs to coral reefs. Pre-Proposal Due by 11:59 PM EST, Feb 12, 2025. Full Proposal Due by 11:59 PM EST, April 16, 2025. Visit NFWF to apply: https://t.co/fZNs1bOM4f.

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Winter Storm - NRCS Office Closures for Friday, January 24, due to hazardous road conditions include: Bonifay Field Office, Crestview Field Office, Jay Field Office, Marianna Area Office, Molino Field Office, and Quincy Field Office. https://t.co/JPxZV0gQ64

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

Winter Storm - Office Closure update: Jan. 23, 2025. All NRCS Offices WEST of MADISON County will remain closed today with maximum telework authority. Office east and south of Madison County have resumed normal operations.

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

🚨FLORIDA OFFICE CLOSURES

In preparation of the winter storm, the @USDA @NRCS_FL Service Centers/Field Offices in the Florida Panhandle and from Marion County North are closed on January 22. Offices will resume operations January 23 unless circumstances change.

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USDA Invests More than $7.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects – Two Florida Projects Selected. https://t.co/DG4zbdK9co

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Check out this blog post from USDA https://t.co/FsI6IO98gL

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

Read how Conservation and Ranching Create a Winning Combination in South Florida: https://t.co/YhUaCOnzNq!

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

Save the date on Feb 1! Join us at Flatwoods 🔥Fire & 🌎Nature Festival to celebrate Florida's forest and the role of fire in maintaining, enhancing their diversity and habitat value. Visit https://t.co/FZRTbSnb66.

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This Friday meet Matt Pearce, an 8th-generation cattle rancher in Okeechobee County, Florida. His family has lived in Florida for over 200 years and operated their family-owned cow/calf operation with locations throughout South Florida and Central Georgia. https://t.co/MwBg5Nbzr0

[NRCS Florida @NRCS_FL]

USDA NRCS hosts Florida's State Technical Advisory Committee meeting January 14, 2025. Come here ag leaders discuss natural resource priorities. https://t.co/8yZqyzCCox

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Florida Farm Recovery Center Events continue today through December 13. Meet in person with specialists to learn about programs and resources available for hurricane recovery. https://t.co/lB0LUC3OIA

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FLORIDA FARM RECOVERY CENTER EVENTS

📌 Dec 10 in LaBelle
📌 Dec 11 in North Fort Myers
📌 Dec 13 in Madison

Learn about disaster assistance programs available for farmers. Meet representatives from @NRCS_FL @RD_Florida @usdafsa @femaregion4 @SBAgov @FDACS @FLACommerce