CSP/CSP-Assist Info Session

On April 6, 2023, our District co-hosted an info session on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the new state funded CSP Assist program.

Key Takeaways:

Apply to CSP with USDA-NRCS by April 21. This round is focused on "climate-smart" activities, listed here: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/CSAF%20Mitigation%20Activities_2023.pdf
Find your local service center here: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator
Apply to CSP Assist with VAAFM by May 8th: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/CSP-Assist Remember, existing CSP contract holders may also apply to increase their yearly payment.
Consider signing up for a Farm Team with the Conservation Districts to get assistance with coordinating the many available grant opportunities on your farm.

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Info Session by Jennifer Byrne

Website Accessibility Policy

White River Natural Resources Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, White River Natural Resources Conservation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (802) 369-3167

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

White River Natural Resources Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, White River Natural Resources Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (802) 369-3167.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.