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| The Upper Big Blue NRD produces a quarterly newsletter. There are some instances where the NRD will print an special edition newsletter outside the quarterly cycle. If you would like to view archived newsletters prior to the years listed here, please contact the NRD office. Below are the most recent "Blueprint" Newsletters. Click on any newsletter to read that issue: |
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January FORESTRY |
May GROUNDWATER |
January FORESTRY |
July GROUNDWATER |
June Annual Water Iss. |
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October PROJECTS |
November CROP-TIP |
December/January CROP-TIP |
Winter Conservation Issue |
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More Newsworthy Sources and Helpful Information:
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National Association of
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Steve Robinson, NACD President
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack |
Farm Bill 2008 The farm bill, also known as the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, is the most influential piece of legislation that affects agriculture in America. A new farm bill is re-authorized every five years, directing farm program policy including conservation. Also known as Title II, conservation is one of ten titles that make up the omnibus legislation. Farm bill conservation programs help producers comply with federal and state environmental rules, enhance soil and water quality, improve wildlife habitat, protect agricultural and grass lands and provide various other benefits.
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