Lisa Hayes talked about her role in distributing information concerning the Farm Bill. She said almost each day something new is being released. She will try to get all the districts together regarding their wants on details concerning the new Farm Bill. There is some feeling that the NRCS role will change significantly as a result of the new legislation. She mentioned the districts could have a much bigger role in the overall programmatic scheme of things.
Many unknowns remain to be resolved in the coming months.
Alam mentioned the district should make contact with the NRCS to be listed on the partnership. Jalving gave an update on the Hiett project. Delivery of water to the fields is expected this week. Catherine Balzano presented a report on the Water Protection Fund. She described the new manuals.