2018 Omnibus Bill Nixes DUNS and SAM Requirements for Farmers
Madison, Wis. ‒ April 23, 2018 ‒ Effectively immediately, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) financial assistance program participants will no longer need a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) number, or to register in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (2018 Omnibus Bill), signed by President Donald Trump on March 23, eliminated these requirements. According to U.S.
Help Promote Your Local Chapter
Help us get the word out about the sustainable forestry community! We have a new poster available to help promote WWOA and the local chapters. Do you know a local business or hangout with a pubic bulletin board? Consider hanging up a poster in your community to let others know about WWOA. Some suggested locations include libraries, municipal buildings, grocery stores, implement dealers, and restaurants. The posters are printed in color on sturdy cardstock.
Oak Harvesting Guidelines During Unusually Cold Spring Weather
This year’s cool spring weather has caused people to wonder if the oak harvesting restrictions that usually begin on April 1 (south of the tension zone) or April 15 (north of the tension zone) might be pushed back due to unusually cold temperatures. The simple answer is no. Even during unusually cold springs, consistent messages about preventing the spread of oak wilt disease apply – “Stop pruning in April” and “Avoid harvesting in April (south of the tension zone)”.
Gilbertson Condolences
Bryce Gilbertson, Dellwood, MN -passed away December 12, 2017. Memorials in Bryce’s name may be directed to Ducks Unlimited, Minnesota Chapter, Rescue Our Wetlands Campaign, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 or donate at www.ducks.org