The Illinois Department of Agriculture has secured a $7 million USDA grant to launch the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) program, aimed at supporting farmers and landowners adopting or refining early cover crop practices. Funded through the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service Regional Conservation Partnership Program, I-COVER will run for three years starting in 2025, offering cost-share and financial incentives. Pre-enrollment opens today, with applications accepted beginning March 3rd on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing the first applicant in each county. The program’s continuation depends on federal funding availability. A link is in this news story at 1430wcmy.com – https://agr.illinois.gov/resources/landwater/i-cover.html
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Illinois Department of Agriculture – I-Cover Program
The Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) provides counseling for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period through the Department’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The enrollment period begins this Sunday, Oct. 15. It runs through Thursday, Dec. 7.