Paulding County Student Awarded $500 Scholarship at 2023 Natural Resources Conservation Workshop
Tifton, GA, June 16, 2023: Every year, Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia sponsor high school students to attend the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop (NRCW) held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA.
From the Farmer - McLendon Acres Uses Smart Irrigation
On McLendon Acres, we utilize smart irrigation through the use of soil moisture sensors, pivot monitoring and control applications like Valley AgSense, and irrigation scheduling programs.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
July is #SmartIrrigationMonth! Follow along this month as we spread the word, and share the benefits of smart irrigation scheduling and so much more!
GACD and Flint River Conservation District partnering for Soil Health Workshop for Row Crop Producers
The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present a free informational workshop for local farmers to discuss how to implement soil health management systems on row crop operations.
We've Welcomed a New Team Member!
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce our newest team member! Taylor is joining the District as the Soil Health Coordinator.
Celebrating Our Spring '23 GAE Stem Challenge Winners!
Southwest Georgia Academy wins first place in the Spring 23 STEM Challenge hosted by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture.
USDA-NRCS In Georgia Announces Sign-up Extension for Inflation Reduction Act Funded Conservation Programs
State Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, Terrance O. Rudolph has extended the recently announced sign-ups for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) that utilize funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
2023 Soil Health Field Day
On March 16, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) in partnership with Golden Peanut Company held a Soil Health Field Day in Leary, Georgia.
GACD Scholarship Recipient - Virgil Simmons
Press Release
March 23, 2023
Virgil Simmons of Early County Named
GACD Scholarship Recipient
2023 Stewardsip Week Poster Contest
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March 14, 2023
2023 Stewardship Week Poster Contest
The Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2023 Stewardship Week theme: “One Water”. Stewardship Week, which will be celebrated April 30 – May 7, 2023, is celebrated each year to promote natural resource conservation across various topics, including soil, water, and habitat.
FRSWCD and Golden Peanut Company Host a Soil Health Field Day Event
On February 27, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) in partnership with Golden Peanut Company held a Soil Health Field Day in Metter, Georgia. Soil Health refers to the ability for soil to perform its functions and how they are being preserved for future use.
FLINT RIVER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District announces that it will award $3,000 in grant funds through the Agricultural & Environmental Education Grant for K-12 programming within the district’s nine counties.
FRSWCD Hosts Smart Irrigation Field Day Event
On February 21, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) held a Smart Irrigation Field Day in Colquitt, Georgia.
USDA Announces Conservation reserve Program Signup for 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023.
2023 Annual Education Grant Press Release
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District announces that it will award $3,000 in grant funds through the Agricultural & Environmental Education Grant for K-12 programming within the district’s nine counties.
Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District Partners with Golden Peanut for Re:Generations Program Expansion into the Southeast
FRSWCD launched partnership with Golden Peanut.
Sen. Ossoff Honors Community Leader and Farmer Marty McLendon for His Service to Southwest Georgia
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is honoring Marty McLendon (FRSWCD Chairman) for his work in Georgia’s agricultural community in the Official Congressional Record.
2022 Census of Agriculture Coming This November
The Census of Agriculture, conducted once every five years, looks at land use and ownership, producer characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Working Lands for Quail Habitat Pilot Project
Georgia DNR offers works lands pilot projects.
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commisson (GSWCC) Stream Restoration Project
The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission announces new programming.