Fwd: March 10th CSP for Graziers Webinar
Bouressa, Rachel
From: Kirsten Jurcek <kir...@glacierlandrcd.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 10:11 AM
Subject: March 10th CSP for Graziers Webinar
To: Abel, Adam - NRCS, Appleton, WI <adam...@usda.gov>, Williams, Meridith - NRCS, Madison, WI <meridith...@usda.gov>, Mary C - DNR <MaryC2....@wisconsin.gov>, Bouressa, Rachel <rachel....@goldensandsrcd.org>, Jacob Grace <jacob...@wisc.edu>
Hello everyone, please share the following with any graziers, staff or others you think might benefit from learning more about enhancing conservation on grazing farms through CSP!
Conservation Connections: Using CSP to enhance conservation on grazing farms in Wisconsin
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1UHHxhUpi
Wed. March 10, 2021
12:30 - 1:30 PM CST with time after for Q&A
Are you a grazier interested in accessing NRCS resources to enhance conservation activities on your agricultural operation? Join us for an informational webinar on support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with a particular focus on funding opportunities through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). NRCS Staff will explain CSP & conservation enhancements applicable to grazing farms. Wisconsin farmers will share their NRCS program experience along a team of experts to answer questions and connect you with resources.
Beginning farmers interested in grazing resources are welcome to attend as well as experienced grazers. Webinar will be recorded and link sent to registrants.
Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlde-trzksGNBWhVrj7wGT2G1Ajy3n9VSc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Speakers include:
Kirsten Jurcek, Glacierland RC&D, Resource Conservationist and a Conservation Connector with Renewing the Countryside
Meridith Williams, Wisconsin NRCS CSP Coordinator
Adam Abel, Wisconsin NRCS Acting Grazing Specialist
Altfrid Krusenbaum, Grazing Specialist, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship
Conservation Connections: Linking New & Underserved Farmers with Conservation Resources uniquely utilizes a “boots in the field” team of Farmer Connectors to assist these farmers to tap into information and opportunities to create a more successful farm business and cultivate soil health. With funding support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), this project provides outreach and support to historically underserved farmer groups including African Americans, Asian, Latino, Indigenous, veterans and beginning farmers.
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