NRVNews - Agriculture

Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:21; Written by NRVNews

Brent Noell, County Executive Director of the New River Valley FSA Office would like to remind farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14.

DCP/ACRE Sign-Up Continues

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Monday, May 13, 2013 09:50; Written by NRVNews

The sign-up period for DCP and ACRE are still open. Producers are encouraged to sign up for DCP before the Aug. 2, 2013, deadline. An even earlier deadline is for ACRE, which will end June 3, 2013.The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP in 2013 or may re-enroll in ACRE in 2013. Likewise producers who were enrolled in DCP may opt for ACRE enrollment.

Read more about DCP and ACRE or contact the FSA county office for more information, or an appointment to enroll.

FSA Complaint Process

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Monday, January 07, 2013 09:19; Written by NRVNews

COMPLAINT PROCESS: After an FSA official makes a decision on your request for USDA services or application, you will be sent a letter informing you of the decision and options you can pursue if you disagree. Generally, program participants have four choices an informal review with original agency decision maker, an opportunity for mediation, appeal to State Committee and appeal to the USDA National Appeal Divison (NAD).

FSA Targets Funds for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Monday, November 26, 2012 13:05; Written by NRVNews

Women and minority farmers interested in buying and operating family-sized farms may be eligible for loans from the Farm Service Agency, according to J. Calvin Parrish, the Virginia Farm Service Agency State Executive Director.

Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Friday, May 18, 2012 12:06; Written by Alicia Jones

cows Skyline Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting sign-up for the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share Program. First round sign-up will end June 22, 2012. The program offers up to 75% cost share for conservation practices, including but not limited to; grazing land protection, animal waste facilities, loafing lot systems, sinkhole cleanout, and cover crop planting. To learn more, please contact our office at 540-381-0071.

01/28: Virginia Tech Beef Cattle Health Conference

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Thursday, January 19, 2012 08:22; Written by NRVNews

The Virginia Tech Beef Cattle Health Conference will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the College of Veterinary Medicine on the campus of Virginia Tech. Attendance will meet the requirement for BQA recertification for those already certified in the Virginia Beef Quality Assurance program. Click here for a registration form that you can print and mail, or contact your local extension office for registration by January 24th.

4-H Programs for February

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Friday, January 06, 2012 11:45; Written by NRVNews

Montgomery County 4-H has two exciting programs coming up in February. Our 4-H Veterinary Science workshop series will begin on February 6th at the school of Veterinary Medicine on Virginia Tech's campus. We are also starting our 2nd Junior Master Gardener Certification program for youth in grades 3 through 5. This program is held at Hahn Horticulture Garden, also on campus, and begins on February 22nd. For detailed information about these programs, visit this link

Farmers: Apply Now for 2011 Farm Bill Program

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Monday, January 03, 2011 21:35; Written by NRVNews

farmer Virginia farmers and forest land owners can now apply for assistance to protect their most valuable asset while building their bottom line with 2011 Farm Bill conservation programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

12/07: Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Meeting

Details: Category: Agriculture; Published on Thursday, November 18, 2010 05:08; Written by NRVNews

A meeting to discuss the options under the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) will be held at the Montgomery County Government Center Multi Purpose room on December 7th

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