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CSP signup  Applications to enroll in the Natural Resources Conservation Service's 2013 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) must be submitted by May 31. The program pays enrolled producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land. The 2013 signup provides about $175 million to enroll an additional 12.5 million acres. For assistance, visit your local USDA NRCS office. Also check with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

CRP signup  The USDA's Conservation Reserve Program has a current signup for new acres beginning May 20 and ending June 14. Details here

Roadmap to Resilience  We've posted videos from our March 19-20 Iowa Local Food Conference! Check them out!

Hunting and wildlife  Women landowners have a new resource to help them manage hunting and wildlife activities on their property. View it here. It was developed as part of the Women Caring for the Land program.

USDA Microloans  Smaller farms, including those producing specialty crops and CSA programs, may be eligible for microloans of up to $35,000. Get details from the Farm Service Agency.

Local foods and school gardens  The Meskwaki Settlement near Tama is filling three AmeriCorps VISTA positions to work on local food systems. Applications are due in May [PDF]. The Volunteer Center of Story County is hiring two AmericCrops VISTA workers to manage gardens in the Ames Community School District; applications are due June 5.

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