UPDATE: Skywater Project Hits Major Milestone
One of Flint River SWCD’s sponsored programs saw a new development in 2023. Skywater, a project plan to restore the water flow through Radium Springs, just completed its draft environmental assessment. In addition to funding, FRSWCD also contributes staff and volunteer time to the project.
GFA 2024 Scholarship Due March 1
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) provides students with opportunities to pursue agriculture-related courses of study. For the 2024 cycle, GFA is offering $65,000 in scholarships. These applications are due March 1, 2024.
USDA-NRCS In Georgia Announces Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-up for Classic and Inflation Reduction Act Funding
ATHENS, GEORGIA, Feb. 5, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is announcing a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up today.
EPD Announces Partial Lift of Water Permit Suspension in Southwest Georgia
JANUARY 31, 2024
The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is modifying the 2012 agricultural permitting suspension in Southwest Georgia to allow new and modified surface water withdrawal permits in the Suwannee and Ochlockonee portions of the suspension area.
Ag Workshop Held In Albany
On November 15-17, 2023, USDA-NRCS held a conservation planning, recordkeeping, and programs education and outreach classroom training series in Albany, GA at the Riverfront Resource Center.
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Environmental Quality Incentives Program Sign-Up
ATHENS, GA, October 2, 2023 — State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces a Fiscal Year 2024 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest producers, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This sign-up that concludes on November 17, 2023, will utilize 2018 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-Up for Conservation Easements Program
ATHENS, GA, August 24, 2023 — State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph, for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, today announced a sign-up for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2024. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 6, 2023.
Soil Health Management Systems for Row Crops Workshop Was a Success
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023 the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) held a workshop at the Mitchell County Ag Center highlighting soil health management systems in row crops.
David Holton Honored for 20 Years of Service to Flint River SWCD
We sat down with Mr. David Holton, Supervisor for Flint River Soil Water Conservation District as he celebrates 20 years of service to the organization.
From the Farmer with Karla Thompson
Today is the last day of Smart Irrigation Month!
Join us as we highlight Karla Thompson of JET Farms Georgia. Karla is a peanut, fruit, and vegetable farmer living in Georgia. She is a member of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Peanut Leadership Academy Class XII and the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Class of 2019.
Smart Irrigation from the Farmer with Mark Gwines
Mark Gwines is a producer in Worth, Dougherty, and Lee Counties, growing corn, cotton, peanuts, and pecans. He has been farming since 1987 and now farms with his son Luke.
Mark and Luke joined Flint River SWCD to tell us how and why Smart Irrigation Technology has been beneficial for their operation:
WaterSmart Supporting Practices and Programs through the USDA-NRCS in Georgia
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to improve and protect soil, water and other natural resources. Born out of the Dust Bowl days, focusing on soil conservation, NRCS has evolved our approach to helping customers meet all the needs of their land.
From the Flint - Rick Heard with Advanced Ag Systems Talks About the Value of VRI
Flint River SWCD and Rick Heard of Advanced Ag Systems have a long history of partnering together on VRI cost share projects. Now, Rick sits down to share with us just how valuable implementing VRI can be!
From the Farmer - Benefits of Smart Irrigation & VRI
We asked Glenn Heard, a producer in Baker, Decatur, Miller and Seminole counties, how he uses smart irrigation and VRI on his farm in Southwest, Georgia.
The Story of Stripling Irrigation Research Park
The UGA C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park (SIRP) was developed to be a state-of-the-art irrigation research and education center to assist farmers in managing irrigation and the general public in understanding the role of water in the economy of the region.
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.