On February 12, 2025, 46 farmers, conservationists, and agricultural professionals gathered at McLendon Acres, Inc. in Leary, GA, for the third annual Soil Health Field Day. Organized by the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) and ADM/Golden Peanut, this event was a deep dive into soil health practices that aim to protect agricultural landscapes for the long term.

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to welcome Emma McBryant in the role of Feral Swine Coordinator. Emma is currently completing her Associate’s Degree in Land Forest and Wildlife Management with a minor in Welding at Southern Regional Technical College. She also works as a volunteer with Pitts Fire Rescue and enjoys spending time on her family farm. We’re excited to have Emma lead our Feral Swine Programming, including outreach, educational events, and coordinating the new Trap Lease Program hosted by the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District.

Albany, GA – Flint River Fresh proudly announces the launch of its newest youth development program - New Fresh Urban Farmers (NFUF). This innovative program combines agriculture, mentorship, and other introductory work experience through a paid work-based internship with Flint River Fresh.

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) is accepting applications for the position of Feral Swine Coordinator. The Feral Swine Coordinator will support the District program staff with outreach, training, and other program needs through the Albany Area Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Project. This position reports directly to the executive director of FRSWCD.

Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) has opened up applications to their annual scholarship. Every year, GACD awards one $1,000 scholarship to encourage study and careers in soil and water conservation. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS DECEMBER 31, 2024.

ATHENS, GA, October 1, 2024 — State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces a Fiscal Year 2025 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest producers, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This sign-up that concludes on November 15, 2024, will utilize 2018 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.

On June 25th, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District’s Taylor Sinquefield and Abby Bodiford spoke to 134 4-H members about the importance of soil health in relation to water conservation at the 17th annual 4-H2O event.

Federal, state and local stakeholders convened on March 27 to address the growing issue of, and innovative solutions to address, feral swine in Georgia. The event was hosted by the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (the District) and held at the Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia.

Camilla, Georgia - An exciting leap forward for education was taken when Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors selected three recipients of the Agricultural and Environmental Education Grant at the monthly District meeting.

On February 1, researchers at the Jones Center at Ichauway and Auburn University premiered a short film entitled “Discovering the Value of Agricultural Wetlands” at the Crossroads Facility at the Jones Center at Ichauway in Newton, Georgia. The film, produced by Motion House Media, highlights the ecological value of wetlands located within agricultural fields.

United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) South Region Outreach Coordinator Charlie Grace has invited Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (the District) Soil Health Coordinator Taylor Sinquefield to join the Georgia State Outreach Advisory Board.