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Flint River Fresh Offers Dougherty County ...

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.

Flint River Fresh Offers Dougherty County Internship Opportunities
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Feral Swine Coordinator Role Open to Applicants

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.

Feral Swine Coordinator Role Open to Applicants
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GACD Scholarship Application is Due December 31

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.

GACD Scholarship Application is Due December 31
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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

CONSERVATION

WILDLIFE SHOWS

WILDLIFE SHOWS

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District partnered with the Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education again this year to bring conservation (and critters) to the classroom. Students throughout the Flint River District counties had the exciting opportunity to connect with nature and experience wildlife through this educational program. Steve Hein and Scott Courdin from Georgia Southern introduced the students to birds of prey, reptiles, and insects many children (and adults!) do not have the opportunity to see in the wild.

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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