Soil Conservation District reports growth in farmers, federal contracts and ag‑preservation work The Soil Conservation District reported 102 new cooperative agreements over two years, nearly 60,000 acres of county farmland (about 40,000 privately owned), and a jump in federal conservation contracts — 78 contracts in 2025 obligating about $1.78 million to local producers. Staff also discussed agritourism zoning challenges and a feasibility study for an Ag & Food Security Innovation Center.

Prince George’s County is witnessing a remarkable surge in agricultural growth, with federal conservation contracts skyrocketing and new cooperative agreements flourishing!

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Agency: Section 248 requires reclamation plans for solar sites; permanent impacts handled via mitigation Agency staff told the committee Section 248 proceedings treat underlying agricultural soils as retaining their classification after decommissioning and recommended permit conditions (pre/post bulk density testing, reclamation plans); permanent features such as substations may require off‑site mitigation to VHCB. Committee members asked about decommissioning bonds and technical specifics.

Vermont's agency emphasizes the need for reclamation plans in solar projects, raising questions about the long-term impact on agricultural land and the complexities of mitigation strategies.

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Agency of Agriculture outlines Act 250 rules for primary agricultural soils and mitigation fees Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets staff told the House committee how Act 250 criterion 9(b) defines primary agricultural soils, how NRCS agricultural value groups determine mitigation multipliers (2.0–3.0), and how on‑site set‑asides and offset mitigation fees to VHCB are applied. Members pressed the agency on housing tradeoffs and asked for statewide acreage figures.

Vermont’s agricultural future hangs in the balance as officials discuss how to protect precious prime soils while meeting housing demands.

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UVM agronomist outlines how USDA, NRCS define "prime" farmland and how Vermont maps local importance Heather Darby of University of Vermont Extension told legislators that USDA/NRCS definitions identify soils best suited to food, feed and fiber production; she explained federal thresholds (depth, slope, flooding), how states designate soils of statewide or local importance and where to find parcel-level maps.

Discover how Vermont is redefining agricultural soil classifications to safeguard our food security in the face of development pressures!

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How you're killing us!

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Malaysia Strengthens Soil Conservation Efforts to Support National Agri-Food Goals KLANG – Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing sustainable soil management practices, which he described as central to the nation’s agri-food strategy. In a speech read by Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, he stated that although Malaysia is not a dry country, it still faces risks such as soil […]

Malaysia Strengthens Soil Conservation Efforts to Support National Agri-Food Goals #SoilConservation #SustainableAgriculture #AgriFood #Malaysia #FoodSecurity

Draft renewable-energy rules prompt comments on soil disturbance, small-system exemptions and Bears Ears protections Bluff presented a draft ordinance to regulate small- and large-scale renewable-energy installations, with SolSmart assisting outreach. Public commenters urged limits on soil disturbance for agricultural lands, de minimis exemptions for sub-1,200 W systems, and explicit protection of Bears Ears National Monument lands from industrial-scale siting.

A new draft ordinance is on the table, aiming to balance renewable energy growth with the protection of Utah's agricultural land and the Bears Ears National Monument.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #RenewableEnergyPolicy #LandProtection #SoilConservation

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Helping Farmers Grow Their Way Out of Poverty: The One Acre Fund Story - IndiaWest News Helping Farmers Grow Their Way Out of Poverty: The One Acre Fund Story.

Helping Farmers Grow Their Way Out of Poverty: The One Acre Fund Story

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#OneAcreFund #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateResilience #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #SoilConservation #TreePlanting #Intercropping #MarketAccess #RuralDevelopment #Environment

Engineers Urged to Accelerate Soil Sampling for Effective Monitoring Plans Engineers plan to conduct soil sampling to enhance precision in monitoring sediment types.

Santa Fe's City Council is pushing for rapid soil sampling to ensure accurate monitoring of local projects, but can they tackle the complexities of the region's diverse soil types?

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#SantaFeSantaFeCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #DataCollection #SoilConservation #SantaFeSoils

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🌍 Today, on International Soil Conservation Day, we remember that soil is 🌱 life, food, and climate 🌱
Its conservation is vital for plants, insects, and other ecosystems; to stop desertification and, especially now in summer, to prevent wildfires 🔥 #SoilHealth #SoilConservation

Bourbon County Soil Conservation District enhances agricultural land protection efforts Bourbon County officials discuss improving watershed management and agricultural conservation practices.

Bourbon County is leading the charge in agricultural sustainability, showcasing how innovative watershed management is transforming local farming practices for the better.

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#BourbonCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #BourbonCountyAgriculture #WaterManagement #SoilConservation

Illinois' Soil Conservation Funding Stagnates Amid Recent High-Profile Dust Storms by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according...

Illinois' Soil Conservation Funding Stagnates Amid Recent High-Profile Dust Storms
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Soil pits offer critical insights for agriculture, construction, and environmental studies across the United States Direct observation of soil layers through calicatas guides land management, crop selection, and infrastructure planning with greater accuracy

Soil pits offer critical insights for agriculture, construction, and environmental studies across the United States #SoilHealth #Agriculture #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #SoilConservation

‘Kaffir corn stubble breaks up the wind currents and prevents soil from being blown away. Hartley County #Texas. Photograph by #ResettlementAdministration #photographer #ArthurRothstein April 1936.
#TheNewDeal #DustBowl #soilconservation #HartleyCounty #blackandwhitephotography

Center County commissioners declare April as Conservation District Week Commissioners celebrate local conservation efforts and recognize contributions to environmental protection.

Centre County celebrates Conservation District Week, honoring decades of dedicated efforts to protect our environment and sustain our natural resources.

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#CentreCounty #PA #EnvironmentalStewardship #SoilConservation #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #CentreCountyConservation

Oregon allocates $4M for soil and water conservation grants across several counties Oregon's House Bill 3135 provides $4 million for soil and water conservation grants.

Oregon's new House Bill 3135 is set to allocate $4.3 million for vital soil and water conservation initiatives, but will it be enough to tackle the state's growing water crisis?

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#OR #SoilConservation #CommunityEngagement #WaterSustainability

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So excited to share our latest scientific publication on how long-term soil management impacts carbon and nitrogen dynamics in annual cropping systems 🤎✨

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#soilhealth #soilcarbon #notill #soilconservation #plantdiversity #croprotation

County Council warns of stormwater fund stress ahead of 2027 budget Council members highlight stormwater fund challenges impacting future soil conservation funding.

The Prince George County Council is sounding the alarm on a looming $200,000 shortfall threatening vital soil conservation efforts by 2027!

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#PrinceCounty #MD #SoilConservation #StormwaterManagement #CitizenPortal #PrinceGeorgesCountyEnvironment #BudgetPlanning

Missouri Department of Natural Resources allocates $72M for soil and water conservation efforts Department of Natural Resources funds programs to enhance soil and water conservation in Missouri.

Missouri is on the brink of a major environmental shift with House Bill 6, proposing a $72 million investment in soil and water conservation that could redefine the state's ecological future.

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#MO #SoilConservation #CitizenPortal #MissouriEnvironment #SustainablePractices

10% Of NOAA Staff Laid Off, With More Cuts Possible Layoffs at the agency, which releases weather forecasts and monitors extreme weather, could have serious implications.

This episode is powerful. The cuts are affecting farmers: those intent on conserving soil, sequestering carbon and feeding the world.
The cuts to NOAA will limit access to vital climate hampering warning systems. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/noa...

#soilconservation
#regenerativeagriculture

Farmers' adoption of smart agricultural technologies for black soil conservation and ... jiaping Yu 1,2 jing Li 2* Kevin LO 3 shanlin Huang 4* yiqi Li 1,2* zixin Zhao 1,2* 1 College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China 2 Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese...

Farmers' adoption of smart agricultural technologies for black soil conservation and ...
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La Plata residents propose sand filters for new home drainage system Homeowners suggest sand filters to improve water quality and prevent soil erosion.

St. Mary's County residents are proposing innovative sand filters to tackle stormwater issues and protect their erodible soils from further erosion.

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#St.Mary'sCounty #MD #SoilConservation #CitizenPortal #StMarysCountyEnvironment #CommunityDevelopment #StormwaterManagement

Get to know BSU Soil CoRE! We are here to help facilitate soil organic carbon monitoring, and promote soil health and conservation practices. Head to our website to learn more!

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#soil #soilconservation #soilhealth #soilhealthmatters #agriculture

Healthy soils, resilient farms: U.S. soil conservation lessons David Green, Policy Advisor, and Maite Caballero, Researcher, from the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, examine healthy soils and resilient farms, focusing on lessons learned from U.S. soil conservation Video above: Join three generations of an American farm family and USDA’s Natural...

Healthy soils, resilient farms: U.S. soil conservation lessons
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Explore how crop switching & improved management can mitigate soil loss by water erosion in China’s croplands.

Study by Keke Li, @klaushubacek.bsky.social, Pasquale Borrelli & team.
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#SoilConservation #Sustainability #Agriculture #ClimateAction 🌱

Planet could 'cease to function' without action to address soil decay The world's growing population is putting pressure on its arable land, and scientists warn 90 per cent of all soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.

Planet could 'cease to function' without action to address soil decay #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #SoilConservation #FoodSecurity