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Thrice cursed Charles Island now a sanctuary Kendra Wingate FacebookTwitterEmail Charles Island, a 14-acre island located approximately 0.5 miles off the coast of Milford, boasts a long and storied past. The unassuming island is steeped in decades of history, is said to be “thrice cursed,” and is a now cherished state resource for native wildlife. The first curse was said to have been laid upon the land by a Paugusset chief in 1639 when he lost the land, which he believed to be home to the ...

With every change in the federal executive administration, speculation rages over what changes to expect in regulation, policy, and guidance. The current transition is no different. And agricultural policy and conservation priorities are not excepted. Much of the current discussion involves the creation of carbon banks and the establishment of carbon credits. Though prudent, and likely consequential, the debate over these concepts is not likely to be settled soon. Implementation is even further...

Growing food and protecting nature dont have to conflict – heres how they can work together Thomas Hertel, Purdue University 16 March 2021   Paul and Becky Rogers converted 14 acres of land in Kent County, Mich. to habitat that supports pollinators, songbirds and wildlife. USDA/Flickr, CC BY Growing food in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way – while also producing enough of it – is among the most important challenges facing the U.S. and the world today. The ongoing COVID-19 p...

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Quality Loss Assistance (QLA) deadline For crops with 5 percent quality damage in 2018 and/or 2019, the deadline to file for 2018 and/or 2019 QLA is March 5. All crops that are commercially graded for quality loss factors are eligible if the crop received at least a 5 percent discount in the total value based on an eligible weather event for the affected production. The Monroe County Farm Service Agency office will need your production records showing the quality factors and associated discount...

FSA lists national USDA program deadlines   Listed below are important upcoming and ongoing national USDA program deadlines. Note that this list does not include every deadline, and only includes federal deadlines. People can check with their local USDA Service Center to learn about all available programs, and programs that have local or state level deadlines. Upcoming Deadlines: Deadline is Feb. 12, 2021. Through the Conservation Reserve Program, farmers and ranchers establish long-ter...

Farm and Ranch The Best, CRP The Rest! The USDAs Conservation Reserve Program is now open for landowners to allocate non productive farm or ranch land and plant idle grasses and other vegetation that will benefit wildlife, improve water quality. The Conservation Reserve Program only runs for a short time longer.  You need to sign up by Friday, February 12th.  To find out more on the USDAs CRP program CLICK HERE!  If you would like to enroll some of your land into the CRP program, you are enc...

Courtesy-JCSO FB page NORTH VERNON, Ind. – At a Tuesday night Patrol Division meeting, Jennings County Sheriff Kenny Freeman handed out several awards. In particular, Reserve Lt. Steve Marsh was recognized for 42 years of service to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office. He has been a reserve deputy for all 42 years, donating countless hours to Jennings County. Marsh leads the Reserve Program and he also serves as a firearms instructor. Sheriff Freeman said, “Lt. Marsh has made each of us ...

Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Reserves Utilize MidAmerican Energy Donation By Staff | Jan 25, 2021 NEW GEAR -- The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Reserve received a donation from MidAmerican Energy that was used to purchase new Kevlar vests and vest carriers. Pictured from left to right: Reserve Deputy Dan Funk; Brandon Assman, MidAmerican representative; Deputy Kyle Hagen, Reserve Coordinator; Deputy Ben Morey, Reserve Coordinator; Reserve Deputy Nic Jackson; Reserve Deputy Wes Christensen; Reser...