The purpose of this agreement, between the U.S. Department of agriculture, natural resources conservation service (NRCS) and maine O rganic farmers and gardeners association (RECIPIENT), is to provide…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a $298,287.95 Cooperative Agreement to the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) under the USDA's Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The purpose of this 3-year award, effective September 30, 2023, is to provide strategic conservation delivery assistance that enhances the agency's ability to support conservation efforts. MOFGA, a non-profit organization, will leverage this funding to deliver conservation technical assistance, training, and other services to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations in Maine to promote sustainable agriculture practices and help conserve natural resources like soil, water, air, and wildlife habitats. MOFGA has also received federal grant sub-awards from academic institutions and other partners to contribute its expertise in areas such as organic farming, conservation practice monitoring, and farmer training programs across the Northeast region.

The purpose of this agreement, between the U.S. Department of agriculture, natural resources conservation service (NRCS) and maine O rganic farmers and gardeners association (RECIPIENT), is to provide strategic conservation delivery assistance that enhances the ability of the agency to support conservation.