NRCS and Wildlife Habitat in Urban Environments: Linking Farm, School, and Community Agriculture
Webinar Details
When:
Jun 23, 2015 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 00:51 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Nancy Lee Adamson, Ph.D., Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society and USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center, Greensboro, NC
- Alfonso Norwood, Urban Conservationist, USDA NRCS Ohio, Seven Hills, OH
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
- The Wildlife Society - Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program - 1 hour TWS Category 1 Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Participate to understand constraints and opportunities (mainly with partnerships) for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support wildlife habitat as part of urban agricultural programming.
Part of NRCS’ mission is to help people increase wildlife habitat while also reducing soil erosion, enhancing water supplies, and improving water quality. As urban populations grow and interest in local harvests increases, more and more urban farmers are interested in learning what Farm Bill programs support their land and wildlife conservation efforts. This webinar will highlight the constraints and opportunities available for urban farmers and urban communities seeking support from NRCS. Much of NRCS’ urban work is in partnership with other organizations such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This webinar examines ways NRCS staff in a few states are currently supporting urban farming and wildlife conservation. Additional web links will highlight technical resources available to communities working to enhance food security, nutrition in schools, and opportunities for healthy growth, while also supporting wildlife and strengthening environmental stewardship.
Photo: Judy Stierand, NC Native Plant Society: Monarch butterfly sipping nectar from ironweed.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology.
Presented in partnership with The Xerces Society.
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