N R C S. Farm Bill Projects on Vermont Vegetable and Berry Farms. Natural Resources Conservation Service
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1 Natural Resources Conservation Service N R C S Farm Bill Projects on Vermont Vegetable and Berry Farms Lance E. Gorham Soil Conservationist USDA-NRCS
2 I know what you re thinking! Ssssssssssssssss I needed help yesterday! Government response time is too slow! I don t want NRCS to know about my erosion problem! The programs won t help my operation! Government forms to much information! NRCS helps livestock operations, not vegetable, small berry, or orchards! Government forms to time consuming! Time to get some more coffee NRCS Programs SEPM for Training Vegetable & Berry Growers
3 I won t deny: Red Tape Think 2-3 years out NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
4 I know what you re thinking! USDA NRCS is a non-reporting Agency! Translation: NRCS helps farmers solve resource concerns NRCS Programs SEPM for Training Vegetable & Berry Growers
5 NRCS History in Vermont Suggests NRCS helps livestock operations, not vegetable, small berry, or orchards! NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
6 And Historic Records Suggest Livestock related Non-livestock related QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
7 NRCS History: Country-wide EQIP Grazing Land 16% Other 12% Animal Waste Management 24% Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 21% Irrigation Water Management 27% Source: FSA System 36, 4th Quarter FY-2004 Final NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
8 Distribution of EQIP Irrigation Management payments in 2004 NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
9 So then what? NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
10 August 2007: Vermont NRCS Makes Major Adjustments! Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP): A pool was designated for non-livestock operations. Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA): Projects funded to reduce risk from drought. NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
11 August 2007: Vermont NRCS Begins Outreach! Facing an October 1 st sign-up deadline 31 vegetable, small berry, and orchard operations signed up for EQIP. NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
12 2008: Vermont NRCS Awards Contracts! 27 EQIP applicants were selected for contract offers; $366,100 worth of conservation practices were awarded via EQIP to vegetable and small berry operations and orchards in 2008; Almost $200,000 worth of conservation practices were awarded via AMA to vegetable and small berry operations and orchards in 2008; NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM Watering for CRC Vegetable Systems Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
13 What Kind of Projects? Agri-chemical Handling Facility
14 What Kind of Projects? Cornell Soil Health Tests
15 What Kind of Projects? Mulching, Crop Rotations, and Winter Cover Crop
16 What Kind of Projects? Microirrigation systems
17 What Kind of Projects? Converting from spray systems to drip irrigation
18 What Kind of Projects? Microirrigation systems
19 What Kind of Projects? Irrigation Reservoirs
20 What Kind of Projects? Access Roads & Stream Crossings
21 What Kind of Projects? Compost Pads
22 What Kind of Projects? Underground Conveyance
23 What Kind of Projects? Invasive Species Control
24 What Kind of Projects? Water Source Development
25 What Kind of Projects? IPM
26 What Kind of Projects? Water Source Development & Pumping Plants
27 What Kind of Projects? Transition to Organic
28 What Kind of Projects? Prescribed Grazing and Watering Systems
29 Natural Resources Conservation Service N R C S Farm Bill Programs Provide more than just incentives! On the ground conservation planning by a certified conservation planner. NRCS Programs Watering for Vegetable Systems& Berry Growers
30 Natural Resources Conservation Service N R C S Farm Bill Programs Grazing specialists Agriculture Engineers Soil scientists Nutrient Management specialists Pest Management Specialists NRCS Programs Watering for Vegetable Systems& Berry Growers
31 Natural Resources Conservation Service N R C S What s the procedure? Visit your local USDA Service Center Establish eligibility with FSA (paperwork!) Sign up for EQIP and/or AMA NRCS Programs Watering for Vegetable Systems& Berry Growers
32 Natural Resources Conservation Service N R C S Procedures continued Soil Conservationist visits your farm Conservation Practices and incentives Rank and submit the application Hope for a contract offer! Remember it s all voluntary NRCS Programs Watering for Vegetable Systems& Berry Growers
33 The best outreach: by the farmers NRCS works with. Bianca Fernandez - Hope Roots Farm
34 What Kind of Projects? Microirrigation systems Cory Walker Guerrilla Grown Produce
35 Ahmad Rashed - Rashed s Garden Center
36 Elizabeth Wood - New Leaf CSA
37 Howard Prussack - High Meadows Farm and Greenhouses
38 Boyd Family Farm
39 Honora Winery & Vineyard
40 John Richardson - Walnut Ridge Farm
41 Green Mountain Orchards
42 For Further Information USDA-NRCS: Lance Gorham Soil Conservationist Lance.Gorham&vt.usda.gov NRCS Programs SEPM for Training Vegetable & Berry Growers
43 EEO STATEMENT The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA s TARGET Center at (202) (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Bldg., 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., , or call USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. NRCS Programs Vermont SEPM for CRC Vegetable Training & Berry Growers August March 14,
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45 Amy Frost - Circle Mountain Farm and CSA
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