Reminder that there will be an informational workshop for the Climate Smart Commodities Program on:
Tuesday June 25, from 1-3pm in Yuba City at Hillcrest Catering (210 Julie Dr, Yuba City).
Through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership will be able to offer over $9 million in financial assistance to California rice producers. This competitive opportunity will offer rice producers a suite of more than 30 practices to choose from to fit the needs and capabilities of their operation.
The first of multiple Application Periods will run from June 25 to August 15, 2024.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation, in collaboration with our partners at BirdReturns and California Department of Fish & Wildlife, is currently soliciting applications for the Bid4Birds habitat program this late summer and fall. Applications are submitted through the Bid4Birds website and the application period closes on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at noon.
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Seeking farmers: Get paid to provide habitat
The Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership (Audubon California, The Nature Conservancy, and Point Blue Conservation Science), in collaboration with the California Rice Commission and the Delta Conservancy, and with funding from the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, is now accepting online bids for the BirdReturns-Late Summer Farmlands Habitat Program. This program offers farmers and landowners in the Sacramento Valley an opportunity to receive financial compensation for providing a few weeks of ponded or shallow flooded habitat for migratory birds.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation (Foundation) is happy to announce a collaboration between Bid4Birds and BirdReturns. We will work together, with funding from the Foundation, the California Dept of Fish & Wildlife and potentially the CA Dept of Water Resources, to incentivize habitat for early migrating waterbirds this late summer and early fall.
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is taking applications for the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI). California has $500,000 available. Please call or visit your local NRCS office to apply. Due to the current compressed planting season, we have confirmed with NRCS that for most counties you can register your interest in the opportunity with just a phone call by May 24, but then you will still need to sign your application in person by May 31. For producers in Butte County, you need to sign your application in person by May 24.
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Seeking farmers: Get paid to provide habitat
The Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership (Audubon California, The Nature Conservancy, and Point Blue Conservation Science), in collaboration with the California Rice Commission and the Delta Conservancy, and with funding from the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, is now accepting online bids for the BirdReturns-Late Summer Farmlands Habitat Program. This program offers farmers and landowners in the Sacramento Valley an opportunity to receive financial compensation for providing a few weeks of ponded or shallow flooded habitat for migratory birds.
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is taking applications for the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI). California has $500,000 available. Please call or visit your local NRCS office to apply. Due to the current compressed planting season, we have confirmed with NRCS that you can register your interest in the opportunity with just a phone call by May 24, but then you will still need to sign your application in person by May 31.
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The annual Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is just around the corner on Thursday, May 2. The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation appreciates being part of this great Sacramento area tradition, as our surrounding communities rally to support a variety of social and environmental causes.
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The Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program is still accepting applications for the Delayed Cereal Grain Harvest and Fallow Agriculture programs until end of day Wednesday, April 10. If you have winter planted cereal grains, winter planted cover crops or farm fields that will be left fallow this growing season, these programs could be a great fit for your operations. You must be willing to leave them undisturbed and or delay harvest until at least July 15th. Below are key details for each of the program.
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The Department of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with the California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is currently accepting applications for two nesting bird programs: Delayed Cereal Grain Harvest and Fallow Agriculture. If you have winter planted cereal grains, winter planted cover crops or farm fields that will be left fallow this growing season, these programs could be a great fit for your operations. Below are key details for each program.
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