USDA Local Work Group to determine natural resource priorities

    DOVER-FOXROFT — The Piscataquis County USDA Local Work Group (LWG) will meet on Monday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at the USDA Service Center, 42 Engdahl Drive. The LWG is convened by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and assists the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in determining local natural resource priorities and conservation program focus in Piscataquis County for the USDA Farm Bill Programs.

    Farmers, foresters, landowners, personnel from agencies involved in natural resource management and the general public are all encouraged to attend to provide recommendations to the NRCS regarding the implementation of the Farm Bill in this county. Topics of discussion will include: a summary of the 2016 fiscal year conservation programs, local ranking priorities and funding pool allocations. Please RSVP by April 23 to Joanna Tarrazi, executive director at 564-2321 ext. 3 or email her at info@piscataquisswcd.org.