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.
GACD Scholarship Application is Due December 31
GACD Award Nominations Open until December 31
The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) has opened nominations for its 2025 Hall of Fame. These awards recognize any individual, living or deceased, who has made unusual and extraordinary contributions to conservation. Only current GACD members can nominate someone, and they must complete the application by December 31.
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Environmental Quality Incentives Program Sign-Up
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.
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Feral Swine Issues and Initiatives Highlighted at Inter-Agency Field Day 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.
Destination Ag Educates Elementary Students on Farming and Resource Conservation
On April 26th, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District partnered with Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, the Georgia Museum of Agriculture, and Chehaw Park to bring Destination Ag to local second-grade students. Destination Ag is an experiential learning program that exposes students to agriculture and natural resources in their daily lives while addressing educational standards.
Georgia Farmers, Ranchers, Forest Landowners Partner to Grow Georgia's Economy
Sen. Ossoff Expanding Kids’ Access to Fresh Fruits & Vegetables in Southwest Georgia
FRSWCD Announces Three Recipients of Agricultural and Environmental Education Grant
The Jones Center at Ichauway, Auburn University Partner with Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District to premiere “Discovering the Value of Agricultural Wetlands” Outreach Video
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.
USDA NRCS Georgia State Outreach Advisory Board includes Flint River SWCD Soil Health Coordinator Taylor Sinquefield
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.
Field Day Explores Sustainability, Highlights Soil Health, Irrigation Water Management, and Nitrogen Application Practices
FRSWCD hosts Field Day to Highlight Soil Health Practices and Peanut Sustainability
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024
Athens, GA., March 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024.
2024 Stewardship Week Poster Contest
The Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2024 Stewardship Week theme: “May The Forest be With You Always”. Stewardship Week will be celebrated April 28 - May 5, 2024. This is an annual celebration to promote natural resource conservation across various topics including soil, water, and habitat.
UPDATE: Skywater Project Hits Major Milestone
GFA 2024 Scholarship Due March 1
USDA-NRCS In Georgia Announces Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-up for Classic and Inflation Reduction Act Funding
ATHENS, GEORGIA, Feb. 5, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is announcing a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up today.