Welcome to the NRCS Vermont state web site. 

Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Pilot Announced
 

January 24, 2012 - The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont will be offering Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) pilot through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sign up for this pilot will begin February 3, 2012 and end on June 11, 2012. This pilot provides assistace to producers who are required to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to environmental damage from accidental on-farm oil spills. Visit Vermont's EQIP web page for an application form and more information.

Sign Up For 2012 Conservation Stewardship Program EXTENDED
 

January 9, 2012 - The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the ranking period cut-off date for CSP has been extended to January 27, 2012. Producers interested in CSP should submitt applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline so that their applications can be considered during the first ranking period of 2012. Visit Vermont's CSP web page for application forms and additional information.

Announcement of Funding, Proposal Requirements, and Review Criteria for the General Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (General WREP) Fiscal Year 2012

January 19, 2012 - The USDA NRCS General WREP program is a component of WRP through which NRCS enters into agreements with eligible partners to target and leverage resources to carry out high-priority wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement activities and improve wildlife habitat on eligible lands. All proposals must be received on or before Friday, February 10, 2012.

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News Update

June 5, 2011 - NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, Leonard Jordan, arrived in to Vermont to attend the NEASDA Conference at Jay Peak (Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture), and take a two-day NRCS State Tour. While he was here, Mr. Jordan met with NRCS customers, staff and partners, and was given many perspectives about what makes Vermont a unique and challenging place to live and work.  

Read More about Leonard Jordan's trip to Vermont, view NRCS tour itineraries, and view the tour slide show.