1. 2014 Farm Bill Programs for Alameda County (a brief summary) 2013 FY Summary 2014 FY programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program Livestock Pond Initiative Easement programs

2. 2013 Farm Bill Program Summary

3. 2014 Farm Bill Programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost-share program to encourage adoption of beneficial practices Sign up deadline, TBD- early to mid Fall Agricultural land only Contact us to submit application and to start planning

4. 2014 Farm Bill Programs Livestock Pond Initiative **Funding for Pond Rehabilitation for wildlife habitat and for livestock water availability** Permitting Assistance 90% Cost-Share for all Ponds and associated practices

5. Grasslands Reserve Program- short term and permanent easements on high quality rangelands with high threats of conversion/development Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program- Work with other land preservation organizations to conserve working ag lands 2014 Farm Bill Programs Easement Programs

6. Contact information 925-371-0154 NRCS and RCD staff 925-371-0154 Alyson Aquino ext 116 Katherine Boxer ext 111 www.acrcd.org