USDA Officials to Discuss Conservation Security Program
Posted on: Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 15:00 CST
WASHINGTON, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Bruce Knight will discuss the Conservation Security Program (CSP) with reporters.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced on March 17 a nationwide sign- up for CSP open to approximately 235,000 farmers and ranchers in 220 watersheds. Sign-up will be held March 28 to May 27. Many valuable improvements have been made to the CSP program based on participant input.
WHO: USDA Under Secretary Mark Rey, NRCS Chief Bruce Knight
WHAT: Live teleconference to discuss and answer questions about the
NRCS Conservation Security Program
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. (EDT), Wednesday, March 23, 2005
HOW: Media are invited to join the teleconference by calling
202-554-1742; Pass code: 6900#; Trouble number: 202-720-8560
For additional information contact the NRCS Communications office at 202-720-3210.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
CONTACT: NRCS Communications Office, +1-202-720-3210
Web site: http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/
Source: PRNewswire
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