TIFTON, Georgia — The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) is proud to recognize Educational Scholarship recipients at the 61st Natural Resources Conservation Workshop at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.
The $500 Flint River Conservation District Scholarship, sponsored by FRSWCD to support natural resource and conservation education, was awarded to Harrison Shinn from Monroe Area High School, Walton County. Harrison's Workshop fee was sponsored by the Walton County Conservation District. Congratulations, Harrison!
Michelle Boone - NRCW Director, Harrison Shinn, and Leanne Hopper - GACD Southwest Regional Program Manager
The five-day workshop allows students to take part in lectures and hands-on activities to boost their knowledge of Georgia’s vital natural resources. It also provides them with a taste of college life while delivering valuable insight into careers in agriculture and natural resources through their advisors and instructors. Over $25,000 in scholarships was awarded at this year's event.
The Natural Resources Conservation Workshop is sponsored by Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Society, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is comprised of farmers, landowners, and community leaders that are dedicated to the conservation, wise use, and protection of natural resources in the Flint River Basin. Learn more about the District at flintriverswcd.org.
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