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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T210046Z
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SUMMARY:July 4
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you! We are closed for the 4th of July Holiday.
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/closed-for-the-4th-of-july/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260218T184847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T194037Z
UID:4215-1781827200-1781913599@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you today! We are closed for the Juneteenth holiday
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/juneteenth/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250527T180306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T163011Z
UID:3840-1780905600-1780911000@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:June Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/june-board-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T181406Z
UID:3976-1779062400-1779148799@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Minnesota State Envirothon
DESCRIPTION:Today is the day our winning area teams get to compete in the State Envirothon! \nBest of luck to all those competing today!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/minnesota-state-envirothon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20240828T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171258Z
UID:3539-1778486400-1778491800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:May Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/may-board-meeting/
LOCATION:USDA Service Center Conference Room\, 900 Robert St.\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260218T163202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T163335Z
UID:3977-1778025600-1778111999@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Groundwater Festival
DESCRIPTION:Today is our Annual Kids’ Groundwater Festival.
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/kids-groundwater-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T180524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T180524Z
UID:3975-1776211200-1776297599@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Area 2 Envirothon
DESCRIPTION:Today is the Area 2 Envirothon. We have schools and classes competing from the 12 counties in the Area!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/area-2-envirothon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260316T145710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144057Z
UID:4258-1776072600-1776076200@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Local work group meeting!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at our local work group meeting. For more information please call the office!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/local-work-group-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260218T171403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171418Z
UID:4210-1776067200-1776072600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:April Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/april-board-meeting/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Meeting-clip-art-images-free-clipart-images-image-jpg.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260218T172741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T183430Z
UID:4212-1774342800-1774360800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Irrigation Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Douglas SWCD along with partner agencies such as Pope SWCD\, MN Department of Agriculture\, Kandiyohi SWCD\, Stearns Conservation District\, Swift SWCD and the U of M are co hosting an Irrigation Clinic. \nLocation: Lakeside Ballroom\, Glenwood\, MN\nTime: 9:00 – 2:00 PM\nPrice: Free to attend\, just please RSVP (Registration is open till March 13)\nFor more information\, or to RSVP: (320) 634-5327\nMeal included! \nTopics included: \n\nNitrogen Research Studies\nGroundwater Appropriation Permitting\nCover Crops\nSoil Health\nPrecision Irrigation Research Plots\nIrrigation Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)\nCost Share Programs\n\nCEU’s Pending!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/irrigation-clinic/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20260218T171548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171604Z
UID:4211-1773043200-1773048600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:March Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for our monthly Soil and Water Board Meeting!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/march-board-meeting/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Meeting-clip-art-images-free-clipart-images-image-jpg.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T173101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T173101Z
UID:3974-1771200000-1771286399@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Closed today for Presidents Day
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you. The entire USDA and SWCD are closed today for Presidents Day.
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/closed-today-for-presidents-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251119T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T140002Z
UID:3948-1768986000-1769011200@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Tree Open House 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our annual tree open house! \nDo you have questions on trees\, want to put in a shelterbelt\, need to replace some trees that didn’t make it over weekend? Look no further\, we have staff on hand to help you out! \nCan’t make it? No worries! we can still provide technical assistance or help you make a conservation plan! Just Call the office or stop by!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/tree-open-house-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T172643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T172644Z
UID:3973-1768809600-1768842000@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Closed today for Martin Luther King. Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you! The entire USDA building and SWCD is closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/closed-today-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mlk.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20240828T150941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T135336Z
UID:3536-1768377600-1768384800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:January Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly board meeting.
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/board-meeting/
LOCATION:USDA Service Center Conference Room\, 900 Robert St.\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T172053Z
UID:3972-1767225600-1767311999@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Closed for New Year!
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you today! We are closed for the New Year! \nSee you in 2026!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/closed-for-new-year/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/newyears.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T171608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T171608Z
UID:3971-1767182400-1767200400@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Closing at Noon for New Years Eve
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you! We are closing today at noon for the New Year Holiday!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/closing-at-noon-for-new-years-eve/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/newyears.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20251121T135334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T154419Z
UID:3969-1766577600-1766595600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we missed you! We are closing today at Noon for the Christmas Holiday
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/christmas-eve-closing-at-noon/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/christmas-6-jpg.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250606T155655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T155655Z
UID:3855-1758528000-1758546000@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:September Cooler Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! \nPlease have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. \nQuestions? Call the office!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/september-cooler-drop-off/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cooler-hand-out-for-lake-monitoring.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250819T155555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155744Z
UID:3917-1755624600-1755633600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Chippewa River Watershed Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Chippewa River Watershed Association invites you to the Chippewa River Watershed Gathering on Tuesday\, August 19th\, 2025\, at the Starbuck Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will provide information about the status of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan development and ongoing implementation efforts. There will be updates on water quality monitoring and trends. This is an opportunity for you to connect with local staff that are implementing projects. \nThe event will include a free burger and brat meal with sides prepared by Lakes Area Catering and cash bar at your own expense. We ask that you RSVP by August 9th by using the QR code below\, website link\, or by calling 320-634-5327. If you do not RSVP\, we cannot guarantee a meal. \nWe are excited to share with landowners and partners in the watershed the recently adopted watershed management plan and our next steps on continued implementation efforts. This will be a good update on our progress and activities since our plan Kick Off Meeting which was held in April of 2022. \nChippewa-Summer-Event-2025
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/chippewa-river-watershed-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250606T155322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T155322Z
UID:3854-1755504000-1755522000@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:August Cooler Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! \nPlease have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. \nQuestions? Call the office!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/august-cooler-drop-off/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cooler-hand-out-for-lake-monitoring.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250606T153107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T153107Z
UID:3846-1753894800-1753905600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Roots and Clean Boots
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Healthy Roots & Clean Boots\, a free\, family-friendly event all about soil health and sustainable farming! Explore exciting\, hands-on exhibits and demonstrations designed to teach both kids and adults about how farmers are caring for the land. There will also be several agricultural vendors on site\, including consultants\, product suppliers\, and more! \nEnjoy activities like: \n\nRainfall Simulator\nCover Crop Plots\nStream Table\nSeeding Drone Displays\nSoil to Snack\nThe Edible Underground\n​GeoSandbox Explorer\nEquipment Displays\n“Ask-a-Soil-Health-Farmer” Booth\nAnd much more!\n\n​\n🍽️ A free-will donation meal will be served\, with all proceeds supporting local soil health programs.\n​\nCome get your boots a little dirty and your minds growing! \nPre registration is required. Click here to register! \n​
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/healthy-roots-and-clean-boots/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250606T155225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T155225Z
UID:3853-1753084800-1753102800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:July Cooler Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! \nPlease have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. \nQuestions? Call the office!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/july-cooler-drop-off/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cooler-hand-out-for-lake-monitoring.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250606T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T155117Z
UID:3852-1750060800-1750078800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:June Cooler Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Today is Cooler drop off day for the Lake and Stream sampling! \nPlease have coolers at the office by 1:00 PM sharp. \nQuestions? Call the office!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/june-cooler-drop-off/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20250222T030245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T174502Z
UID:3802-1748332800-1749227400@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Intern Position
DESCRIPTION:We are hiring! Come and join our team! \nIntern Position. See Links below for the position description and Job application! \n  \nPosition Description \nJob Application Form
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/conservation-technician-position/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20241127T152117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T153541Z
UID:3773-1734510600-1734537600@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Tree Open House!
DESCRIPTION:The Douglas SWCD is once again hosting our annual tree open house! \nDecember 18 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM at the SWCD office. \nThere will be staff available to help with orders\, special orders\, tree plans\, and much more! \nTreats will be available all day!
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/tree-open-house/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20240911T205328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T205417Z
UID:3639-1726648200-1726660800@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Grant SWCD Soil Health Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/grant-swcd-soil-health-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20240829T125150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T125203Z
UID:3560-1726160400-1726169400@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:Reduce\, Revitalize\, and Reclaim - Field Day!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.douglasswcd.com/event/reduce-revitalize-and-reclaim-field-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.douglasswcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/danielles-cows.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260409T045055
CREATED:20240829T125650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T125650Z
UID:3563-1725580800-1725667199@www.douglasswcd.com
SUMMARY:EQIP Deadline!
DESCRIPTION:Today is the last day to turn in your Environmental Quality Incentive Program Applications for the year to be considered for funding. If you have any questions\, please call the office and ask to talk to Cole. \nApplications are due by End of Business! \nEQIP provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns\, such as:\n\nImproved water and air quality;\nConserved ground and surface water;\nIncreased soil health ;\nReduced soil erosion and sedimentation;\nImproved or created wildlife habitat; and\nMitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.\n\nHow It Works\nNRCS works one-on-one with producers to develop a conservation plan that outlines conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues. Producers implement practices and activities in their conservation plan that can lead to cleaner water and air\, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat\, all while improving their agricultural operations. EQIP helps producers make conservation work for them. Financial assistance for practices may be available through EQIP.  Some producers may also qualify for advance payment. \nBenefits\nSome of these benefits include: \n\nReduced contamination from agricultural sources\, such as animal feeding operations.\nEfficient use of nutrients\, reducing input costs and reduction in nonpoint source pollution.\nImproved soil health\, which mitigates against increasing weather volatility\, improves drought resiliency and can positively affect climate change.\nImplementation of climate-smart practices that improve carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while building resilient landscapes.\n\nConservation at Work Videos\nWatch how farmers and ranchers across the country are implementing EQIP practices and other conservation activities in our Conservation at Work video series. For example\, see how producers are using the nutrient management conservation practice to improve water quality by more effectively using nutrients. \nEQIP Initiatives\nTargeted EQIP financial assistance is available through several conservation initiatives. See which initiative is available in your state. \n\nHigh Tunnel Initiative\nOrganic Initiative\nAir Quality Initiative\nLandscape Conservation Initiative\nOn-Farm Energy Initiative\nColorado River Basin Salinity Project\n\nEQIP offers grant opportunities through Conservation Innovation Grants\, which awards competitive grants that stimulate the development and adoption of innovative approaches and technologies for conservation on agricultural lands. \nTechnical Assistance\nNRCS offers technical assistance at no cost. Producers can use our personalized advice and information\, based on the latest science and research\, to make informed decisions about their land. \nTechnical Service Providers (TSP) can help producers plan\, design and implement conservation practices or develop conservation activity plans to improve their agricultural operations. For more information on the Technical Service Provider program\, visit the TSP page. \nTechnical assistance is also offered through our Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program. \nNeed a local Technical Service Provider? Visit the locate a TSP page. \nHow To Get Started\nThe first step is to contact your local NRCS office. An NRCS conservation planner will schedule a visit to your property. They will walk the land with you to discuss your goals and review any resource concerns. Following the site visit\, the conservation planner will develop a conservation plan that includes a variety of conservation practices or activities to address the resource concerns and management goals discussed. \nApplications for NRCS conservation programs are accepted on a continuous basis; however\, customers should apply by state-specific ranking dates to be considered for the current funding cycle.
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