2013
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Federal Scientists Say EPA Should Look Closer at Pesticides
The National Research Council recently issued a report recommending that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) do more to ensure that pesticides do not harm threatened and endangered fish and wildlife. read more...
Backwash: The New Old Attack on Clean Water
Politicians from both camps are again attempting to eliminate permitting requirements for pesticide applications in or near waterways. read more...
Scouting for Mummy Berry Disease
This video demonstrates how to inspect blueberry plants for signs of mummy berry disease. Annual scouting is a crucial part of preventing and managing mummy berry disease in blueberries. read more...
Teresa DeAnda Receives Inaugural Community Hero Award
NCAP's first ever Community Hero Award goes to Teresa DeAnda of California for her innovative and effective efforts to protect her community from pesticides. read more...
Conservation Stewardship Funding Now Available to Farmers in 2013
Boise, Idaho – Farmers and ranchers will again have the opportunity to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which rewards producers for conservation practices on working lands, thanks to passage of legislation last week. Funding for 2013 CSP enrollment was accidently cut off in the government-spending bill last October. read more...
David Brower Award Goes to NCAP Alumni
Two long-time "ncappers" were recently recognized for their life long activism to protect people and the environment. read more...
Grower's Own 2013 Recap
Earlier this month, NCAP held the fourth annual Grower’s Own Conference in Caldwell, Idaho. This year 90 farmers joined us, making it a sizeable gathering! read more...
Temporary Farm Bill Extension Passes: Food and Farm Issues Still in Play
In the blink of an eye, Congress passed a lousy 9-month Farm Bill extension, as the rest of us were ringing in the New Year. The extension was part of the fiscal cliff negotiations. read more...
Eat for the Earth!
Community Hero Award Launched
NCAP is now accepting nominations for the first-ever Community Hero Award. read more...
Canola Hearing Jan. 23
The next public hearing on the proposed new canola rule is Wednesday, January 23rd, 9 am at the Salem Fairgrounds. read more...
