Tuesday's Internet Edition, July 08, 2008.
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“The funds will help farmers and ranchers improve the natural resources on private working lands in Texas,” said Dr. Larry Butler, Texas NRCS State Conservationist. “They will be used to solve locally identified resource problems in each county and will also fund special statewide concerns recommended by the Texas State Technical Committee such as water quantity, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, and treatment of invasive species. This program offers cost share and incentives payments to producers applying approved conservation measures.”
Beginning immediately after March 18, 2005, all applications will be ranked and those selected for funding will be approved.
A conservation planner will develop a contract and conservation plan for each contract that is approved.
Producers who have been awarded contracts can then begin implementing the approved conservation practices this year. Local NRCS field offices have complete details for their county.
Interested agricultural producers may apply in person at the Lee County USDA Service Center, 791 W. Austin St., Giddings or call 979-542-5014 X3 for assistance.