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SUMMARY:Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program accepting applications from landowners
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE  \nINDIANAPOLIS (May 22\, 2025) –   The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP through June 6\, 2025.  As part of this in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)\, Division of Soil Conservation\, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) will be open to landowners. \n“The Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program represents a shared commitment between federal and state partners to safeguard our waterways and strengthen wildlife habitats\,” said Don Lamb\, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “By reducing erosion\, sedimentation\, and nutrient runoff\, we are not only improving water quality but also creating lasting environmental benefits for future generations.” \n\nThe Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary federal and state natural resource conservation program that aims to improve water quality and address wildlife issues by reducing erosion\, sedimentation and nutrients\, and enhancing wildlife habitats. This program is designed to help alleviate some of the concerns of high nonpoint source sediment\, nutrient\, pesticide\, and herbicide losses from agricultural lands by restoring grass and riparian buffers and wetlands to improve water quality\, as well as to protect land from frequent flooding and excessive erosion by planting hardwood trees in floodplain areas along rivers and streams. \nThe Indiana CREP covers the entire state with an acreage enrollment goal of 100\,000 acres. \nThrough CREP\, program participants receive financial incentives from the ISDA and the FSA to voluntarily enroll in the program and implement conservation practices on environmentally sensitive land. Eligible practices include: \n\n\nPermanent Native Grasses Buffers\nHardwood Tree Planting Buffers\nWildlife Habitat Buffers\nRiparian Forest Buffers\nGrassed Filter Strips\nBottomland Timber Establishment\nWetland Restorations\nShallow Water Areas for Wildlife\n\n\nFSA is accepting Continuous CRP offers\, including CREP\, on a first-come\, first-served basis through June 6.  However\, should allotted CRP acreage remain available following the June 6 deadline\, FSA will accept offers from interested landowners through July 31\, 2025.  Additionally\, landowners with acres enrolled in CRP set to expire Sept. 30\, 2025\, can offer acres for re-enrollment.  A producer can offer to enroll new acres into CRP and also offer to re-enroll any acres expiring Sept. 30\, 2025. \nFor more information on CRP participant and land eligibility\, approved conservation practices and detailed program fact sheets\, visit FSA’s CRP webpage.  To begin application\, i nterested producers should visit their local Farm Service Agency office or reach out to a local ISDA Resource Specialist. \n\n\n\nABOUT ISDA\nThe Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) reports to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith \, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local\, state and federal level\, managing soil conservation programs\, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation\, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses\, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nISDA Media Contact: \nRegan Herr\nPhone: 317.552.9281\nEmail: rherr@isda.in.gov
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SUMMARY:Exploring Regenerative Organic Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the ROC Framework & Regenerative Organic System Plan \n\nWalk through the three pillars of ROC: Soil Health\, Animal Welfare\, and Social Fairness.\nLearn how Prairiesun Organics implements ROC standards on-farm.\n\nHands-On Equipment Demonstrations \n\nSee a Great Plains No-Till Drill in action—how no-till seeding supports soil structure and reduces erosion.\nWatch a Buckeye Vegetable Bedding Machine create optimal growing conditions for organic vegetable production.\n\nSoil Analysis & Testing Best Practices \n\nLearn how to conduct a soil analysis to assess nutrient levels\, organic matter\, and microbial activity.\nDiscover practical soil-building strategies for improved fertility and water retention.\nIntegrating Animals for Holistic Land Management\nExplore how livestock enhances soil biology\, increases biodiversity\, and closes nutrient loops.\n\nOrganic Farm-to-Table Lunch \n\nEnjoy a delicious organic meal featuring farm-fresh ingredients from Prairiesun Organics.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nFarmers (organic\, transitioning\, and conventional)\nAgricultural professionals & extension educators\nConservationists & sustainability advocates\nStudents & researchers in regenerative agriculture\n\n\nDiscuss species selection\, rotational grazing\, and pasture management.\n\nAGENDA \n9:30 AM – Check-in & Welcome Refreshments\n\nGuests arrive\, check-in\, and enjoy coffee and light organic snacks.\n\n10:00 AM – Welcome & Introduction to Regenerative Organic Farming \nSpeaker: Dr. Angela Jackson\, Farmer & ROC Advocate\, Prairiesun Organics \n\nOverview of Prairiesun Organics and its commitment to Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) farming.\nIntroduction to the ROC Framework: Soil Health\, Animal Welfare\, and Social Fairness.\nQ&A session.\n\n10:30 AM – Soil Health & On-Farm Soil Analysis Demonstration \nSpeaker: [Soil Health Expert Name]\, Soil Scientist/Ag Extension Specialist \n\nSoil Health 101: Understanding soil biology\, organic matter\, and nutrient cycling.\nHands-on Soil Analysis:\n\n\nConducting a soil test (pH\, organic matter\, microbial life).\nInterpreting test results & improving soil fertility naturally.\nTools & techniques for regenerative soil management.\n\n\nQ&A session.\n\n11:30 AM – Hands-On Equipment Demonstrations \nGreat Plains No-Till Drill in Action \n\nHow no-till planting builds soil health\, reduces erosion\, and conserves moisture.\nLive demonstration and discussion on usage and best practices.\n\nBuckeye Vegetable Bedding Machine Demo \n\nHow this machine optimizes soil structure for organic vegetable production.\nPractical tips for integrating no-till practices with vegetable farming.\n\n12:30 PM – Organic Farm-to-Table Lunch & Networking \n\nEnjoy a locally sourced organic meal featuring fresh ingredients from Prairiesun Organics.\nOpen discussion on applying regenerative principles to diverse farm operations.\n\n1:30 PM – Integrating Livestock for Regenerative Soil Health \nSpeaker: Angela – Grazing & Pasture Specialist for Poultry \n\nThe role of livestock in soil regeneration and carbon sequestration.\nBest practices for rotational grazing and integrating livestock with cropping systems.\nHow to manage animal impact for biodiversity and soil fertility gains.\nQ&A session.\n\n1:45 PM – The Regenerative Organic System at Prairiesun Organics \n\nHow Prairiesun Organics applies Regenerative Organic Certified® standards in daily operations.\nDiscussion on cover cropping\, crop rotations\, composting\, and water conservation strategies.\nInteractive Q&A with farmers and experts.\n\n2:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Next Steps \n\nTake-home resources on soil health\, regenerative organic practices\, and ROC certification.\nFinal Q&A and networking opportunities.
URL:https://gocovercrops.com/event/exploring-regenerative-organic-agriculture/
LOCATION:Prairiesun Organic Farm\, 46516 316th Street\, Vermillion\, SD\, 57069\, United States
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