Speakers will include USDA NRCS, USDA FSA, and USDA Rural Development — as well as local, state, and national partners and several 1890 universities and University of Georgia. This years theme is Climate Smart Agriculture. There is no cost to attend.
This event is supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, award # NR243A750003C041.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is teaming up with Florida A&M University to bring the Armed to Farm training to Tallahassee, Florida from April 1-5. Participants will learn about business planning, budgeting, record keeping, marketing, USDA programs, livestock production, fruit and vegetable production, organic farming, and more.
Veterans who want to attend the week-long training must apply by March 1.
Visit www.flintriverswcd.org/events to register or for more information.
Farmers in SE Georgia are invited to attend one of several Farm Loan Information Sessions hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Georgia State Executive Director Arthur Tripp, Jr. These sessions will be a great opportunity to learn from FSA leadership in Georgia on the capital assistance options that are available through the USDA to start, expand, or enhance an agricultural operation.
Georgia Organics is hosting an H-2A Employee and Labor Management Practices Farmer Field Day (FFD) on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 at Jenny Jack Farm in Pine Mountain, GA. Join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day spent on a diversified, Certified Naturally Grown farm, learn and discuss labor management considerations, and learn about the H-2A employee program from Marcus Kingsley, VP of Growth at másLabor, an organization that facilitates farms signing up for the program.
Visit www.flintriverswcd.org/events to register or for more information.
Georgia Organics will host a Farmer Field Day: Climate Smart Grazing & Pasture Management on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Deep Grass Graziers in Fitzgerald, GA. Deep Grass Graziers raises grass fed and finished beef on land that has been farmed by the family for four generations.
Mark Dikeman and Kevin Burkett will provide information for farmers and ranchers to consider as they prepare to submit their taxes.
Georgia Organics, and the Georgia ACRE Collective are hosting a Farmer Field Day (FFD) on Monday, February 26 in Mansfield, GA. This exciting workshop will be hosted at Love is Love Cooperative Farm with community partners, The Common Market Southeast and The Conservation Fund.
Visit the McIntosh Seed website for more information and to register.
USDA NRCS and Georgia Women in Agriculture are partnering to offer a one-day workshop to help farmers connect with other landowners and learn more about USDA and partner resources
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) invites all farmers and anyone interested in farming to attend one of several Farm Loan Information Sessions in Southwest Georgia on January 17 and 18.
See flyer for more details.
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USDA NRCS and Fort Valley State University are partnering to host a free, interactive conference on September 21.
Please see flyer for more details.
UMES Extension and the Farmers' Legal Action Group will be providing a free webinar on August 23rd about the USDA's Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.
The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources is hosting a virtual Shortleaf Pine Establishment and Management workshop August 15-16, 2023.
Free property management workshop in west Georgia.
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.
Gordon County UGA Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer a FREE composting workshop on Tuesday, July 18 at 10:30am at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center. Learn how to improve your soil health for your vegetable garden, orchard, flower beds, and more.
This event will take place in Mansfield.
Georgia Organics partners with Crystal Organic Farm, UGA Extension, and Seven Springs Farm Supply to provide technical education for farmers on integrated pest management in Organic crop production.
Please see flyer for more info.
Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia’s top experts on feral swine together in a series of educational workshops for farmers and landowners.
The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present a free informational workshop for local farmers, producers, and anyone in the agriculture industry who wants to learn more about assistance programs for their agricultural operations. This workshop will discuss Farm Bill programs through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service & Farm Service Agency along with State Conservation programs through the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission.
Southeast Green is proud to be Georgia's premier multi-day trade show and conference for the green industry in the state. Our trade show boasts over 250 exhibitors and thousands of attendees each year, and we offer three days of industry educational sessions and updates to keep you ahead of the competition. Please join us June 13 - 15, 2023, for Southeast Green 2023 at the Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia.
PARP is a revenue-based program that relies on tax and financial records instead of the production history FSA programs usually require. Join USDA and members of the National Farm Income Tax Extension Committee for a discussion on completing the PARP application form and guidance on where advanced tax and accounting knowledge may be required.
