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.
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.