NAC's Blog http://www.unl.edu/nac en-us ryandee@fs.fed.us ryandee@fs.fed.us 15 This long-awaited publication is now available for download from ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://attra.org/guide/ National Association of State Foresters (NASF) unveils seven-point plan for America's forests. http://www.stateforesters.org/blog/all_lands_policy_platform "The Foundation is excited to offer a new award through which one winning conservation district will receive $10,000 to carry out a project within their district. The Foundation is seeking 'on-the-ground' projects that touch local communities." http://www.nacdnet.org/news/awards/ncf.phtml This historical Forestry Commission Bulletin is available in PDF format. http://www.unl.edu/nac/windbreaks.htm#shelterbelts-microclimate Applications can be downloaded at http://sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm. For more information contact North Central Region SARE at 1-800-529-1342 or 402-472-0809 or by email: ncrsare@umn.edu. http://sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm "A 14-year study by ARS scientists found that rangelands that have been grazed by cattle recover from fires more effectively than rangelands that have been protected from livestock; a surprising finding that could impact management strategies for native plant communities." http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/090930.htm Report Includes Findings from USDA-NRCS Bobwhite Restoration Projects. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/releases/2009/bobwhite_quail_publication_09.2009.html The Web site provides information about bees, answers questions and highlights studies and discoveries about bees and their importance in the environment, said the vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology. http://www.extension.org/pages/California_Bee_Biology_Web_Site_Focuses_on_Honey_Bees,_Native_Bees Producers who want to be considered for the 2009 funding pool must apply by September 30, 2009. http://ofrf.org/policy/federal_legislation/farm_bill_implementation/csp_resource_page.html The heart of the Summit was 12 case studies presented by people involved in direct marketing and development of local food systems. http://www.extension.org/pages/West_Coast_Direct_Marketing_Summit_Presentations_Available The BiomassCompare spreadsheet compares the profitability of raising a new biomass crop with existing crops already on a producer's farm or ranch. http://www.extension.org/pages/BiomassCompare_%E2%80%93_A_Spreadsheet_to_Evaluate_Biomass_Profitability The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking to fill the National Agroforester position at the USDA National Agroforestry Center in Lincoln, NE. Applications will be accepted from current USDA employees with competitive status, permanent FSA County Committee employees, and US Citizens eligible for consideration under special hiring authorities. The position announcement will remain open until September 8, 2009. For more information or to apply go to the USAJobs website and look for vacancy announcement #: NRCS-NCSU-09-32MP. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=82848713 Agroforestry and sustainable agriculture have vast potential to lower emissions, store carbon. https://www.agronomy.org/news-media/releases/2009/0624/272/ ATTRA has posted information on its website to help producers understand and apply for the new CSP, including helpful documents, tips for producers, and guidance for applying to the program. http://attra.org/csp/ From water and air quality issues to diversifying farm operations, agroforestry has the potential to help farms and the environment, according to a new book published by the American Society of Agronomy. https://www.agronomy.org/news-media/releases/2009/0624/272/ "Families who own forestland today are often faced with a vast array of financial and personal challenges as they contemplate how to preserve this asset for future generations." http://www.centerforagroforestry.org/pubs/news/news039.asp