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Celebrating the Special Powers of Bats

October 27, 2021 Jocelyn Benjamin, USDA Public Affairs Specialist

Bats aren’t just hanging around here for the boo’s. They play an irreplaceable role in our ecosystems.

Animals Conservation

Conservation Innovation Grant Creates Market Opportunity for Small Grains in Midwest

October 13, 2021 Lucas Isakowitz, NRCS Presidential Management Fellow

Thanks to the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, a coalition of partners including Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) and Sustainable Food Lab are tackling water quality, soil health and greenhouse gas issues in the Midwest.

Conservation

USDA Community Compost Grant Opens Up Potential to Compost 25% of Landfill Waste in Anchorage, Alaska

October 06, 2021 Tracy Robillard, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Alaska

The Municipality of Anchorage is the largest urban area in Alaska, with its close to 300,000 residents making up 40 percent of the state’s population. This makes Anchorage a prime area for urban agriculture.

Conservation