State Conservationist J.R. Flores said $200,000 is available in Missouri for partners who can help make farmers, ranchers and specialty crop growers aware of NRCS programs. Areas of emphasis for the grants include: reaching historically underserved agricultural producers; workshops, field days and other educational efforts related to soil health; informing producers about organic production and certification, including the production of specialty crops; and farm-to-market tactics and methods.
“NRCS is looking for partners who will use these grant funds to educate Missouri’s farm community, conservation organizations, other natural resource agencies, private landowners and other citizens about opportunities made possible by the Farm Bill,” Flores said.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m. February 13, 2017. For more information about the grant announcement and the application process, contact Jessica Phillips at Jessica.phillips@mo.usda.gov or (573) 876-0912.
