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Printed copies of many of the following publications -- and more --- are available free-of-charge through the national NRCS LandCare publications distribution center and may be ordered on-line or by calling 1-888-LANDCARE. For printed copies of featured Massachusetts publications and those listed in bold below, call 413-253-4371 or e-mail diane.petit@ma.usda.gov.

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Featured Massachusetts Publications

	A Guide to the 2008 Farm Bill Conservation Programs in Massachusetts Download in PDF format You need a plan. A conservation plan. The 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs can help. This four-page pamphlet explains the 2008 Farm Bill and the federal conservation programs authorized under the legislation. It includes program priorities, a chart providing key information on each program, and contact information for NRCS and conservation district offices. Note: this publication is designed to print on 11x17 paper, double-sided and folded in half.
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	Conservation Connection An occasional update on conservation activities in the Bay State. Read this e-newsletter on-line or sign-up to receive it via e-mail.

	Massachusetts Conservation Review 2008 Download in PDF format This 28 page booklet provides feature articles on customers, partnerships, employees, and information on federal programs at work in the Bay State. Agricultural and conservation statistics; facts about Massachusetts state government and geography; maps; and contact information for NRCS offices and conservation districts are also included.
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	Conservation Alphabet Soup: Farm Conservation Programs in Massachusetts 8.5x11 fact sheet \| 11x17 poster This poster/fact sheet explains the many federal and state conservation programs available to Massachusetts farmers and helps to clarify all the associated acronymns.
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