The Courier
NEWS
Farm Bill Programs Open for Applications
NRCS Press Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners from Idaho for several Farm Bill Programs. These include specific applications for: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Sage Grouse Initiative projects Water Management Entity-water conservation (for submitted proposals) Water Smart projects participating in the Preston East Lateral Area, King Hill Irrigation District, St. John East Lateral Area, and Twin Falls Service Area Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership projects in the North Fork, Goose Creek, Scattered Lands, & Wood River project areas Cheatgrass Challenge projects in the Reynolds Creek, Lower Birch, Grassy Ridge/Sand Creek, & Lemhi-Upper Birch project areas EQIP Conservation Incentives Contract (CIC) The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)-EQIP
While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications for Farm Bill programs year-round, Idaho producers and landowners should apply by April 29 to be considered for funding in the Fiscal year 2022 cycle. Applications received after the ranking date will be considered during the next funding cycle. Funding is provided through a competitive process. State Technical Committees, composed of conservation and agricultural-related agency and organization representatives, work with NRCS to identify resource priorities and how best to address them. NRCS then sets state-specific, ranking dates to evaluate applications for funding that account for producer needs, staff workload and ensure potential participants have ample opportunities to apply. Find Idaho ranking dates for these Farm Bill conservation programs at www.nrcs.usda.gov/staterankingdates. EQIP offers agricultural producers financial and technical assistance. EQIP offers conservation practices to help producers make improvements, including enhancing water and air quality, conserving ground and surface water, reducing soil erosion and sedimentation, or enhancing wildlife habitat. Initiatives funded under EQIP include Sage Grouse Initiative, Cheatgrass Challenge, Water Management Entity-water conservation, Water Smart, and Joint Chiefs. EQIP CIC is considered a stepping-stone between EQIP and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) as it doesn’t have to be implemented on the entire agricultural operation but is a 5-year contract. Applicants must apply the list of Climate Smart Practices to treat Resource Concerns established for Idaho in the high priority area. For Fiscal Year, 2022 the entire State of Idaho is considered a high priority area and the following Resource Concerns must be addressed with Climate Smart Practices and others. To apply for any of these Farm Bill Programs, contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center. Find your local Service Center at www.farmers.gov/service-locator.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
April 6, 2022
Vol 46 Num 14
Lincoln County Judge Mark Ingram to Retire
The Fifth Judicial District Magistrates Commission will be meeting to review attorney applicants for the position of Lincoln County Magistrate to replace the Honorable Mark A. Ingram who will be retiring effective July 15, 2022. Seven (7) applications have been received for the position of Lincoln County Magistrate according to Shelli Tubbs, Fifth District Trial Court Administrator. The applicants in alphabetical order are: C. Ira Dillman - Twin Falls, Idaho Luke A. Hagelberg - Sandpoint, Idaho Marilyn B. Paul - Shoshone, Idaho Michael J. Seib - Jerome, Idaho Randy W. Smith - Middleton, Idaho Jeremy C. Vaughn - Filer, Idaho Eric E. Wannamaker - Moscow, Idaho Questionnaires for public comment may be obtained from the Trial Court Administrator’s office, Theron Ward Judicial Building, 427 Shoshone Street N., Twin Falls, (208) 736-4085, online at https://www.5thjudicialdistrict.com/, and at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 111 West B Street, Suite #C, Shoshone, Idaho. Comments must be returned to the Trial Court Administrator’s Office, P.O. Box 126, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-0126, no later than April 25, 2022.
Project Graduation Breakfast Camas Senior & Community Center (129 Willow Avenue West)
This Saturday, April 9th, 8 to 10
Come support this great organization as they provide a safe and sober celebration for our graduating Senior.
and... Don't forget the Dessert Auction!