Conservation INsight
October 13, 2021
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2022 Annual Conference of Indiana SWCDs
January 23-25, 2022
Registration opening mid-October
Early Bird Rates available for One Month! Watch for more details coming soon
to your inbox . . .
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LAST VIRTUESDAY:
Training for Indiana District
Staff and Supervisors
(click on the date to register)
Previous VirTuesdays are recorded
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Urban Soil Health Program
Upcoming Urban Updates:
November 9
December 14
Now Hiring!
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Tree & Shrub ID Training for All Staff of ICP
Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) staff are invited to participate in this free, in-person, outdoor ICP Tree and Shrub ID training. Choose your date and location. October 19, 20, 26 or 27. Registration is required as space is limited. See flyer for details.
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NACD'S 2022 Annual Meeting Agenda Now Available
Registration for the National Association of Conservation Districts' (NACD) 76th Annual Meeting is open! Hosted in partnership with the Association of Florida Conservation Districts, this year's annual meeting will be held in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 12-16, 2022, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs Resort.
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STAR Releases Annual Report Highlighting Impacts of Voluntary Conservation Efforts
STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources), an initiative developed by farmers for farmers, released its annual report for the 2020 crop year. The report documents STAR’s continued growth and summarizes the benefits of in-field practices implemented by Illinois’ farmers and landowners.
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NACD Announce New Senior Staff Positions
WASHINGTON (October 5, 2021) – Today, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Peters announced the installment of Jen Nelligan as the organization’s Chief Program Officer (CPO) and Karla Maldonado as its Chief Operations Officer (COO). These newly created positions reflect a realigned organization chart, effective October 1 with NACD’s 2022 Fiscal Year, to bolster support for NACD’s substantial portfolio of programs and membership services.
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Upcoming Training Dates
for Indiana SWCDs
(click on the date to view flyer and details)
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Upcoming Election Deadlines
for Indiana SWCDs
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Election Committee Appointment – Due Date: November 1. This is to be filled out electronically on Conservation Link. A separate copy may be printed out and signed and kept on file at the Districts’ office.
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Recommendations for Supervisor Appointment – Due Date: November 1. This is to be filled out electronically on Conservation Link. A separate copy may be printed out and signed and kept on file at the Districts’ office.
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Nominees for Election – Due Date: December 1. This is to be filled out electronically on Conservation Link. A separate copy may be printed out and signed and kept on file at the Districts’ office. Note: Districts failing to submit the Nominees for Supervisor Election form by December 1 will be ineligible by law, to hold an election at their Annual Meeting.
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District Annual Meeting Information – Due Date: no later than January 1. This is to be filled out electronically on Conservation Link.
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State Dept. of Agriculture Receives $500,000 Grant to Support Mental Health and Farm Stress
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CWI Photos Wanted!
In order to further illustrate the impact of Clean Water Indiana to the general public, photos of CWI projects (2019 and more recent) are wanted for the ISDA story maps. Please submit any photos you have to your District Support Specialist. Current story boards may be
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Next State Soil Conservation Board Meeting to be Held in Conjunction with District Showcase Visit
October 26
9:30 am (Eastern)
SSCB will begin at 9:30 am and will be followed by lunch and the District Showcase Award presentation in Decatur County at Purdue Extension, 545 S County Road 200 W, Greensburg, IN 47240.
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Op-Ed: Unsung Harvest Heroes
by Bruce Kettler, Director, ISDA
October 5, 2021 - Fall is a joyful and stressful time for farmers as they work to harvest their fields, market their grain and keep their business thriving. There are many long days and even longer nights, many missed events with friends and family members, many sacrifices made. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and I recognize all that goes into feeding the world and we thank farmers for growing the crops to keep us fed, clothed, and driving down the road. But, among the 56,000 farmers that grow and harvest the crops, there are many, many others whom it would not be possible to feed the world without, as well.
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Hispanic Heritage Day Recording
Indiana NRCS recently hosted their annual Diversity Day on Zoom, and was able to invite Purdue Extension and the SWCDs to participate in the live stream. The session was recorded and is now available for all ICP employees.
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(September 30, 2021) - State Conservationist Jerry Raynor announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making funds available to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across Indiana. The funding is provided through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming.
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(October 6, 2021) - Agricultural producers in Indiana can now signup to receive free email and text messages directly from their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center for information related to loans, farm disaster assistance, conservation programs, crop insurance and other USDA programs. USDA is expanding the service that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) has used for years to now include local information from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Risk Management Agency (RMA), and other USDA agencies.
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(October 5, 2021) - Indiana’s agricultural producers who want to improve natural resources and address concerns on their land are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Jerry Raynor, NRCS State Conservationist, announced that December 17 will be the EQIP application deadline in Indiana.
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(October 5, 2021) - Jerry Raynor, State Conservationist for Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced they are accepting applications for funding to help improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie basin located in northeast Indiana.
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USDA Announces Recipients of Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2021 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of recipients for more than $6.6 million in grants and cooperative agreements through the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. These grants and cooperative agreements build on $4.1 million in projects funded in 2020. “As the People’s Department, USDA is committed to assisting all facets of agriculture, including operations in our cities,” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Terry Cosby said. “These projects nourish communities with fresh, healthy food; teach generations the joy and fulfillment of farming and partnerships; and produce environmental benefits by reducing food waste and creating compost that can be used in a variety of farming operations.”
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USDA Invests $4.7 Million to Provide Outreach and Technical Assistance to Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of $4.7 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The partnerships will support participation in Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs, including those that are part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.
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Midwest WIA Conference Call for Proposals
The Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit a conference proposal to present in person or virtually at the 2022 Conference to be held at the Bluegate Garden Inn in Shipshewana. The mission of the Midwest Women in Agriculture conference is to meet the needs of women in agriculture by addressing the personal, family, and farm issues that affect their lives, their families, and their farm business. Deadline: October 15.
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Digging Deeper Into Land Leases
Nov. 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm EST
or
Nov. 18 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm EST
Sign up for the session that best fits your schedule.
The cost of the program is $25 per family/farm/household.
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Indiana DNR-Fish & Wildlife
monthly newsletter,
Wild Bulletin
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Conservation Economics Webinar Series Open for Enrollment
Purpose: Employee Development Section’s (EDS) Economic Training Cadre is excited to announce Phase 1 of the Conservation Economics Webinar Series is available for enrollment. This webinar series will meet the basic economic requirement for Level III Planners. The in-person Economics of Conservation Planning Course is now a requirement for Level IV planners.
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Monthly e-Newsletter, The Drop
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Save the Date: Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair
Friday, February 25, 2022
Purdue Memorial Union North and South Ballrooms
Please save the date as the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair will return for 2022! We will be back with an in-person career fair in the Purdue Memorial Union North and South Ballrooms where FNR students and employers can connect to fill internships, summer jobs, part-time and full-time positions.
Have positions you’re looking to fill sooner? Post them to the FNR Job Board by sending the position description and all relevant information to fnrjobs@purdue.edu.
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Summer 2021. Scenic views from Nature Preserves, Fish & Wildlife Areas and State Parks in Indiana. (Brent Drinkut/Indiana DNR)
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Job Postings :
Current list of Conservation Job Opportunities now posted on the IASWCD website.
Note: Job Postings can be submitted to Amy Work at: amy-work@iaswcd.org . Please include job description and deadline to apply in a single PDF file or with a link.
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Upcoming Conservation Events:
October 19 - VirTuesday: Turning Data into Action
October 19 - ICP Tree & Shrub ID Training
October 20 - ICP Tree & Shrub ID Training
October 26 - State Soil Conservation Board Meeting
October 26 - ICP Tree & Shrub ID Training
October 27 - ICP Tree & Shrub ID Training
October 27 - Lunch 'n Learn for Districts: Electronic Records
December 1 - State Board of Accounts Training
*As more events begin to take place in person, please check the individual hosting organization's website and/or Facebook page for the latest information on locations, guidelines and details. Thank you.
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