Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced UDSA is making $1.5 billion available to support conservation and climate friendly initiatives. He said this latest effort will also bring farmers cost savings, new revenue streams and increased productivity.
The new funding will support project grants through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program. That program prioritizes climate-smart agriculture, urban agriculture, conservation and environmental justice.
Half of the grant money will be devoted to the “RCPP Classic” program. That…
