October 2015 ETSWCD Newsletter

East Torrance
SWCD News
EAST TORRANCE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT / WWW.EASTTORRANCESWCD.ORG
October 2015
Agricultural producers wanting to conserve water or address water, air, or
animal waste issues; reduce erosion; improve wildlife habitat; obtain a
seasonal high tunnel; or just plain improve conservation on their farming
operation should consider submitting their application to receive financial
assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Interested? Begin by filling out eligibility forms. Once you qualify, ensure
your application is submitted to your local NRCS office .
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program for those engaged in livestock, forestry, or agricultural
production – including organics. The program offers financial and technical
assistance to implement conservation practices on eligible agricultural
land, and provides payments for implementing conservation practices that
have a positive environmental impact, while protecting long-term agricultural production and sustainability. Eligible crop production includes—but
is not limited to—field-grown ornamentals, fruits, orchards, plant materials
in greenhouses, row crops, vegetables, and vineyards.
The Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program provides financial assistance to help manage risk and solve natural resource issues
through conservation, as well as for seasonal high tunnels.
Although NRCS accepts applications for EQIP and AMA year round, to be
considered for funding during for the upcoming ranking period, applications are encouraged to be submitted by mid December. Deadline for period ending will soon be announced once funds have been
received.
To find out more about EQIP, or fill out eligibility forms, or obtain an application, contact the Estancia Field Office at 505-384-2271 ext 3
Inside this issue:
During certain times of the year, poor weather conditions may
dictate when the USDA Service Center staff and the staff of East
Torrance SWCD arrive later than usual, or not at all to work.
During inclement weather tune to 770AM KKOB on the radio or
KOB-TV 4 on the television for the most up to date information
regarding school closures or delays. East Torrance Staff will
follow recommendations from the Estancia Municipal School
District notifications and upon the decision of the lead agency.
Free Water Testing
2
Holiday Schedule
4
Kids Corner
5
Annual Meeting
6&7
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Take note of the Office Holiday Schedule
The East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District would like to extend everyone
warm wishes during this up-coming holiday season.
Thank you for your continued support of
our staff and programs. We appreciate the
Local, State, and Federal agencies, district
cooperators, and others for their assistance
and support of the Districts’ Conservation
Program.
2016. As always ,
we invite the public
to attend our monthly meetings held the
second Wednesday
of each month at
6:00 PM at the
USDA Service Center 715, South 5th
Street, Estancia.
The USDA Service Center will be Closed
for the following Days during the Holiday
Season:
November 11th
November 26th
December 25h
January 1 2016
January 18 2016
We look forward to working with you in
East Torrance is a proud Gold Sponsor of the 2015 Punkin Chunkin/
Supporting our local students and local farmers selling local products at
this event. / Come Join the Fun.
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KIDS
KIDSCORNER:
CORNER:
The Creatures living in the soil are critical soil health. They affect soil structure and therefore soil erosion and
water availability. They can protect crops from pest and diseases. They are central to decomposition and nutrient cycling and therefore affect plant growth and amounts of pollutant in the environment. Finally, the soil
is home to a large proportion of the worlds genetic diversity.
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…….ANNOUNCING…….
EAST TORRANCE
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING
(Don’t miss this year’s Guest Speakers)
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
STARTING AT 9:30 AM
700 / 10th Street Estancia, NM
(Right next to the Torrance County
Fair Ground West entrance)
ESTANCIA, NEW MEXICO
Please call 384-2272 ext. 5 to confirm your attendance to ensure enough food and seating will be available.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING US IN
2015, AND IN YEARS PAST. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ONES THAT HELP
SUPPORT US. THANK YOU.
FARM CREDIT…(donation $400.00 for lunch)
CHARLIES SPORTING GOODS STORE …
matching donation of $1000.00 toward door prizes
****** similar door prizes will be available to win******
Marlin MR-7 280 Rifle, Binoculars, 12 gauge shotgun, and other door prizes
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO.2
E A S T T O R R A N C E S O I L & W A T ER
C O N S E R V A T IO N D I ST R I C T /
WWW.EASTTORRANCESWCD.ORG
PO Box 58
715. 5th Street
Phone: 505-384-2272 Ext.5
Fax: 505-384-3043
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW.EastTorranceSWCD.org
ETSWCD PROMOTES STEWARSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES
BY PROVIDNG LEADERSHIP, EDUCAITON, TECHINICAL AND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CITZENS OF THE DISTRICT
POSTAL
CUSTOMER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Ryan Schwebach
Chairman
Bill Wrye
EAST
TORRANCE
SWCD
NRCS SUPPORT
Brandon Bishop
Vice Chair
District Conservationist
Jim Berlier
Joshua Archuleta
Secretary / Treasurer
Soil Conservationist
Fronia Jaramillo
Lisa Dennisson
Member
Soil Conservationist Tech
Jason Brumley
Member
STAFF
NMDA SUPPORT
Cheri Lujan
Katie Mechenbier
District Manager
Soil & Water Conservation Specialist
Miriam Cazares
Student Clerk