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TAG Spring Symposium for Farmers and Landowners
Apr
11
9:00 AM09:00
TAG Events

TAG Spring Symposium for Farmers and Landowners

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.

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Jun
8
2:00 PM14:00
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Webinar: Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) Application

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.

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Jun
6
2:00 PM14:00
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Webinar: Growing Organic with USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a wide range of programs to help agricultural producers grow organically, for both certified and transitioning operations. In the past year, USDA has upped its investments for organic agriculture, including the new Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) that helped create new programs as well as bolster support for existing ones. You can learn more at webinar on June 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET.

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May
1
2:00 PM14:00
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Webinar: Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 Application

ERP 2 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 ERP 2 application form and guidance on where advanced tax and accounting knowledge may be required.

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Nov
19
1:30 PM13:30
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White House/USDA Equity Commission Overview and Application Process

The White House Office of Public Engagement and USDA invite you to attend a briefing this Friday with USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh for an overview of the formation of USDA’s Equity Commission and how to apply for a seat on the Commission. This presentation will include an overview of the Equity Commission, its purpose and authorities, the composition of its membership, the Sub-Committee for Agriculture, what individuals can expect, and the application process.

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Nov
8
to Feb 15
Events

Application Period Opens for USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

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  • Google Calendar ICS

The program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline at one of 19 designated 1890s land-grant universities and Tuskegee University. The deadline has been extended to February 15.

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Oct
18
to Nov 1
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USDA Hiring Recent Graduates for Soil Conservationist Positions

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Title:  Soil Conservationist  

Grade and Series:  GS-0457-5/7 FPL 9

Supervisory Status:  No

Duties: Summary :

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year learning the fundamentals of the position for which they can be converted. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads. (see USAJOBS announcement(s) weblink(s) below for more detail on responsibilities).

 

Soil Conservationist  duty station locations: Britton, Dupree, Lake Andes, Onida and Wall SD.

USAJOBS weblink: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/616901800#

Announcement number NRCS-22-11259979-PW-SD-MM

 

Open Period:  October  18, 2021 – November 1, 20

 

This position is open to:

Recent graduates from a qualifying educational institution having completed an academic program within the preceding two years. Note: Veterans who were precluded by their military service obligation from meeting this requirement will have up to six years to apply.

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Virtual Prosperity Summit for Southwest Georgia
Apr
28
to Aug 31
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Virtual Prosperity Summit for Southwest Georgia

The purpose of the Virtual Resource Prosperity Summit is to present resources to farmers, community members, and community organizations working to address the needs of socially disadvantaged communities. The Prosperity Summit focuses on providing resources tailored toward healthy and affordable food, heirs property, broadband access, back road infrastructure, economic development, and literacy in adults and children.

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Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
Sep
30
10:00 AM10:00
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Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting

The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will host its 2020 Statewide Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 30th. This event will be virtual and there is no cost to participate. There will be a normal full agenda of speakers with live interaction from the audience available for questions and comments. Agenda and registration info can be found at garxfire.com.

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Farm Bill Workshop
Feb
25
9:00 AM09:00

Farm Bill Workshop

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In partnership with the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils and the National Farmers Union, Seven Rivers RCD will host a free workshop on the Farm Bill, USDA grants, and the Food Safety Modernization Act on February 25 in Baxley. Space is limited.

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USDA 2501 Partnership Symposium
Sep
26
to Sep 27
Events

USDA 2501 Partnership Symposium

  • The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa (map)
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This free conference will allow participants, USDA officials, and other food and ag-related industry guests to network, encourage partnerships, share best practices; discuss programmatic requirements; share information on new and enhanced USDA programs and services and obtain programmatic stakeholder feedback.

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