This hands-on conference is designed to equip small farm operators and land managers with practical knowledge, innovative tools, and valuable resources to enhance their operations.
Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to host a free virtual workshop to introduce farmers and landowners to USDA NRCS cost-share programs and services that can improve conservation efforts and optimize efficiencies in their operations.
Team Agriculture Georgia will host a free virtual workshop to introduce cattle ranchers to USDA NRCS programs that can improve grazing and watering systems
With generous support from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, Team Agriculture Georgia and the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center are excited to host an in-person workshop for farmers and landowners. This event will provide valuable information and resources to those just embarking on their journey as farmers and timber managers, as well as to seasoned ag professionals and landowners.
Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to host a free virtual lunch-and-learn offering insights and resources to manage risk on family farms.
Team Agriculture Georgia and the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center are excited to host an in-person workshop for new and beginning farmers and landowners. This event will provide valuable information and resources to those just embarking on their journey as farmers and timber managers, as well as to seasoned ag professionals and landowners.
Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to host a free virtual lunch-and-learn on the extent and effects of heirs property in Georgia. This event is the result of a partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency and the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center, which is currently offering free legal services to eligible farmers and prospective landowners. The webinar will be held on Zoom and take place on December 12 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm.
In partnership with the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, the Georgia Heirs Property Center and Team Agriculture Georgia will coordinate a workshop to provide information and guidance to help farmers, ranchers, and landowners understand and apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). In addition to learning about DFAP, attendees will also hear about free services offered by the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center to solve heirs property issues and provide estate plans. Other speakers will include representatives from Golden Triangle RC&D, USDA, and local farmer-support organizations.
In partnership with the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, Georgia Heirs Property Center and Team Agriculture Georgia will coordinate a workshop to provide information and guidance to help farmers, ranchers, and landowners understand and apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP).
This free workshop will take place on October 3 from 9:30 am-12:00 pm in the Candy Room at the Riverfront Resource Center in Albany, Georgia. Attendees should register in advance. Please register using the form below.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) authorized the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP or “the Program”) in order to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending prior to January 1, 2021.
You are eligible if
(1) you applied for a loan through a USDA Farm Service Agency and were denied due to discrimination on the basis of
Race, color, or national origin/ethnicity (including status as a member of an Indian Tribe)
Sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity
Religion
Age
Marital status
Disability
Reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity;
(2) this discrimination occurred in the form of
Failure to provide appropriate assistance.
Delay in processing loan or loan servicing application.
Denial of a loan or loan servicing.
Prevention from applying for a loan or loan servicing.
Adverse loan terms.
Unduly onerous supervision of loan requirements;
and (3) you can provide supporting documents.
Applicants can apply online through the DFAP website, where the USDA has provided a series of helpful videos:
With generous support from USDA NRCS, Team Agriculture Georgia is partnering with Blue Sky Ag, LLC to host an on-farm workshop on livestock and pasture management. This event will feature best practices to enhance farm productivity and conserve natural resources, as well as spotlight some of the difficult and important lessons learned by beginning farmers operating a new agribusines
Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to partner with the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center to offer a webinar on heirs property, estate planning, and free services to help farmers obtain clear title to their land. Representatives from the Georgia Forestry Commission, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will present. Attendees will also hear about the new Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in the Southeast.
TAG and the USDA Risk Management Agency - Valdosta Regional Office will host a free 1-hour virtual workshop for agricultural producers and stakeholders to learn about the latest updates to the Micro Farm insurance option.
Registration will open soon.
This event is ideal for anyone who has just started farming or who is simply interested in getting started as a farmer. Attendees will learn about programs and resources available from Federal, state, and community-based organizations in Georgia.
Sponsored by USDA NRCS, this free workshop for new, beginning, and limited-resource producers will offer the latest information on best practices for ruminant and pasture management, NRCS cost-share initiatives, FSA microloans and other lending program — as well as updates on new opportunities through the American Rescue Plan Act.
With generous support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, TAG will host a free virtual workshop for new and beginning farmers. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. over Zoom.
Team Agriculture Georgia (TAG) is hosting its Spring workshop to build wealth, prosperity, and achievement for farmers, landowners, and community leaders in Georgia. The event will take place at the C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center on the campus of Fort Valley State University on March 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
With support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, TAG will host a free full-day workshop for Certified Organic producers, as well as those interesting in or transition to organic. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 9 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.
Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to announce its first workshop of 2019.
With support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, TAG will host a free full-day workshop for new, beginning, and limited-resource farmers at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center on May 2, 2019.
Farmers of all experience levels and product types are welcome. There is no cost to attend, and lunch and light refreshments will be provided. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, and we cannot offer a discounted hotel rate.
Topics will include —
Food Safety Modernization Act
Organic Certification
USDA Farm Service Agency Loans
Natural Resource Conservation Service Cost-Share Programs
USDA Rural Development Grants
Georgia Department of Agriculture Marketing Initiatives
Farm Bill Update…
All attendees must register by filling out the form below. Registration will close on April 24. Questions should be directed to info@teamagriculturega.org or 912-367-7679. If you need a special accommodation for this event, please contact Chris Groskreutz at USDA NRCS by April 18: chris.groskreutz@ga.usda.gov or 706-546-2069. Event details will be emailed to registered attendees.
There is limited space for exhibitors. If your organization is interested in exhibiting at the workshop, please download and fill out the exhibitor registration form.
Demographic questions are for USDA grant purposes only. By registering you agree to fill out a brief online evaluation after the workshop.
