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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

Field Day

Conservation through Innovation

Conservation through Innovation

On July 8, 2015 the University of Georgia Stripling Irrigation Research Park and Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a joint Field Day and Regional Technology Conference. Nearly 150 people attended the event in Camilla. Speakers included researchers, scientists, graduate students, and state leaders. The purpose of the event was to highlight the innovative research conducted at the UGA Stripling Park as well as new and emerging conservation-driven technology practices. Covering a diverse spectrum of topics, attendees learned about new irrigation tools, the latest UGA Research trials, and conservation programs from the day’s presenters, which included UGA faculty and graduate students as well as government and industry representatives.

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