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Conservation Needs from Heavy Rains
(07/02/2008)The conditions from last winter and this spring have caused erosion problems in many areas. Some conservation practices, such as waterways have experienced erosion and need work. Other areas that have been small problems in the past have turned into major problems. Now is the time to discuss these situations and see if we have a cost share program that will help with repairs or new practices. Come in and see us for details.
New Program for Wildlife Habitat
(06/18/2008)The USDA has anounced a new program for wildlife habitat that covers part of Champaign County. The SAFE program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement, is an outgrowth of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Action Plan. This program allows us to enroll acres that are now in agricultural production into practices that include grassland plantings and wetlands. The program pays an annual rental rate for the land and cost share for establishing the practices. The signup started June 13th, so now is the time to look for good areas to signup. The area in Champaign County that is included is roughly from Gifford to Foosland and north of Rantoul.