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USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Environmental ...

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.

USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Environmental Quality Incentives Program Sign-Up
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4-H2O 2024

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.

4-H2O 2024
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Feral Swine Issues and Initiatives Highlighted ...

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.

Feral Swine Issues and Initiatives Highlighted at Inter-Agency Field Day Event
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Georgia Farmers, Ranchers, Forest Landowners ...

The Georgia Heirs Property Law Center is teaming up with Team Agriculture Georgia (TAG) and Golden Triangle RC&D are teaming up to provide legal support to Georgians with heirs' property. Their ultimate goal is to strengthen the state’s economy by supporting property rights.

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Sen. Ossoff Expanding Kids’ Access to Fresh ...

Albany, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables for children in Southwest Georgia.

Projects

FLINT RIVER SWCD TO LEAD TWO RCPP PROJECTS

United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack formally announced project selections for the new USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) on Wednesday, January 14. The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District’s national and state projects are among the final projects selected for funding. The District looks forward to a collaborative effort among the three states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia to conserve our shared natural resources within the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin for the national RCPP project. The state project will enhance ongoing efforts in the Lower Flint River Basin to optimize irrigation water management and agricultural water conservation.

The Regional Conservation Partnership Program was authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill. The official USDA press release is below:

Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding for 115 Conservation Projects in 50 States -- Farm Bill Initiative Marks New Era for Conservation efforts

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