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Getting EQIPed: USDA Conservation Programs for Organic & Transitioning Farmers

Last Updated: February 12, 2010

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Getting EQIPed: USDA Conservation Programs for Organic & Transitioning Farmers

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February 23, 2010 at 9:15 AM

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Join us for a free Webinar on February 23, 2010 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time, 1PM CT, 12PM MT, 11AM PT) Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/672852976 The 2008 Farm Bill created new opportunities in conservation programs for organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production. Join Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota's Organic Outreach Coordinator, as he explores the conservation benefits of organic production and how organic and transitioning farmers can participate in USDA conservation programs, especially those offered under the Natural Resource Conservation Service's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The 2010 EQIP Organic Initiative national sign up deadline is March 12, so this webinar will provide timely information.

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