Friday, February 12, 2016

USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Large-Scale, Targeted Conservation Projects Across the Nation

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 12, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/02/0042.xml&contentidonly=true

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