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Resources Available to Stack Conservation Programs
Resources Available to Stack Conservation Programs

Layering federal and private conservation programs has potential to add extra cash to your bottom line.

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Well Water Quality Training Now Available to Students in 100 Nebraska Schools

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln kickstarted the Know Your Well Project in 2022 to teach the next generation how to test well water. The EPA took notice and looks to double the program's reach.

Biden Administration Announces $11 Billion for Rural Clean Energy Projects
Biden Administration Announces $11 Billion for Rural Clean Energy Projects

Rural electric cooperatives, utilities and other energy providers will soon be able to apply for nearly $11 billion in grants and loans for clean energy projects, funded by the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act.

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers and Support Local Farm Economy
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers and Support Local Farm Economy

The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association supports the adoption of the Local Farms and Food Act, which backers claim will help local growers, in the 2023 farm bill.

 Can the $20-Billion Inflation Reduction Act Get Rolled Out Quickly Enough?
Can the $20-Billion Inflation Reduction Act Get Rolled Out Quickly Enough?

Industry experts say the new legislative package represents a 'generational opportunity' for conservation funding and needs to reach U.S. farmers and livestock producers sooner rather than later, starting this spring.