SC NRCS Unveils New Pasture Conservation Video Series
 

In cooperation with the University of South Carolina Earth Sciences and Resources Institute (ESRI) and the Foothills Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, SC NRCS is pleased to present a series of educational videos highlighting pasture conservation issues, in addition to a video on streambank restoration. The website link below will allow you to view all 11 videos (each six minutes or less) that explore a variety of pasture conservation issues.

Pasture Conservation Video Series

South Carolina to Test Effectiveness of High Tunnels in Natural Resource Conservation

Application deadline in South Carolina is February 12, 2010

A three-year project to verify effectiveness of high tunnels in natural resource conservation was announced by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. The pilot project is a part of the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative, and aims to help farmers establish high tunnels—also known as hoop houses—to increase availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way. To sign up or learn more, contact your local NRCS office or visit USDA’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07vtMJgp0no.

 The Recovery Act in South Carolina

The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.