The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced a new general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) running from March 4-29, 2024. The announcement came during the 2024 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the nation’s largest gathering of upland hunters and conservationists. “The USDA has a long track record of fostering and supporting the vital relationship between agriculture and conservation, and the Conservation Reserve Program helps our producers be good stewards of their lands and boost wildlife populations at the same time,” said USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie. “These efforts demonstrate the power of USDA’s Farm Bill conservation programs to conserve wildlife habitat, protect clean water and address climate change in partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest owners and conservation organizations, like Pheasants Forever, across the country.” Learn more about the announcement and how to signup for the Conservation Reserve Program at the link.
Today, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Robert Bonnie announced a new national initiative to advance private lands conservation for the northern bobwhite quail, as well as for grasslands across the east-central United States. The Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project (NBPP) will dedicate funding specifically to bobwhite quail habitat, creating an unprecedented investment in the species’ future. The announcement came as part of Bonnie’s remarks at the 2024 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “The USDA has a long track record of fostering and supporting the vital relationship between agriculture and conservation, and the new Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project helps our producers be good stewards of their lands and boost wildlife populations at the same time,” Bonnie said. “These efforts demonstrate the power of USDA’s Farm Bill conservation programs to conserve wildlife habitat, protect clean water and address climate change in partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest owners and conservation organizations, like Quail Forever, across the country.” Learn more about this historical project at the link in our bio. #bobwhitequail #quail #quailforever #pheasantsforever
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Check out all the events and happenings from Day 1 of 2024 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the link below!
As the 2024 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic got underway this morning, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem helped ring in the celebration by signing a new conservation bill into law. Just before cutting the ribbon to mark the start of the annual celebration, Noem signed House Bill 1119, which will create a specialty conservation license plate for interested South Dakota residents. The new license plates will boost funding for habitat development and enhancement on both public and private lands. Learn more at the link: https://bit.ly/42ZnhXT
Iowa Action Alert: The voices of all Iowans are needed RIGHT NOW to stop anti-public lands legislation in its tracks! Outdoor recreation, public land, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are under attack in Iowa's legislative session. Senate File 2324—a bill aimed at limiting opportunities to permanently protect properties with significant ecological and recreational value in the state of Iowa—passed the state Senate this afternoon, and the bill’s sponsors will now try to pass a House companion bill. Act now and voice your opposition to ALL Iowa House Members opposing the Senate File 2324 and any House companion bill! Click on the following link for more information and to contact your representative: https://bit.ly/4bP23jL
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Another Bobwhite Bootcamp and Working Lands for Wildlife Workshop is in the books. A total of 22 biologists from 10 states travelled to Albany, Georgia’s Merry Acres at the end of December to pack in as much firebird knowledge as possible. The 12 instructors included seasoned veterans from Quail Forever, Tall Timbers, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the University of Georgia. The Bobwhite Bootcamp structure consisted of morning lectures and afternoon field visits with landowners. Evenings were a time for homework and team building. Overall, the Bobwhite Bootcamp was a huge success and served as a platform for new biologists to seamlessly integrate classroom learning with practical field skills, laying the groundwork for continued success in the realm of bobwhite quail conservation. Learn more about this event at the link below.
If you’re a woman who is headed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 1-3, then you’re in luck! The Women on the Wing Show Floor Lounge will be the perfect spot for you. This is the place to meet noteworthy women throughout the weekend including industry professionals, biologists, artists and more. To see who else will be stopping by the lounge throughout the weekend, take a look at the schedule at the link below.
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