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Team Agriculture Georgia

Team Agriculture Georgia (TAG) is a coalition of USDA agencies, state departments, and community organizations working together to provide educational resources to enhance the resilience of the state’s beginning, small, and underserved farmers.

For updates on our upcoming programs, notice of agricultural events in Georgia, and timely agricultural information, please sign-up for our newsletter and continue to visit this site.

Please visit our partners to learn more about programs offered by agricultural organizations from across the state.

 
 
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Free Legal Assistance for Georgians Facing Heirs Property and Estate Issues

 
 

Team Agriculture Georgia has partnered with the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center (the “Center”) to provide legal services for farmers, ranchers, and timberland owners in the state in need of heirs property resolution, estate plans, and establishing clear property titles.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this assistance, please fill out the form below. You can also find out more information directly through the Center’s website or email at ag@gaheirsproperty.org.

 
 
 
 

“Heirs property is the hidden story behind blight, farm loss, natural disaster devastation, and generational poverty in Georgia. The term ‘heirs property’ refers to a home or land that passes through multiple generations without a legally designated owner, resulting in ownership divided among numerous individuals or entities as tenants in common.”

— Georgia Heirs Property Law Center, Inc.

 

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Many thanks to everyone who came out to our Spring Symposium in Perry. We will have information about more upcoming workshops for new and beginning farmers and ranchers soon.

 
 
 
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The Sherrod Institute's Annual Farm Field Day: Climate-Smart Agriculture
May 16
The Sherrod Institute's Annual Farm Field Day: Climate-Smart Agriculture

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.

 
 
 
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Growers

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina nursery growers that the sales closing date for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 1 sales closing date to do so. Growers applying for the first time may purchase coverage at any time.

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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Micro Farm Program

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Micro Farm Program policy for the 2024 crop year is March 31.

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USDA-NRCS Seeks Proposals from Conservation Minded Partners for Georgia-Focused Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is requesting proposals to assist with implementing NRCS Chief Terry Cosby’s key priorities. The objective of this Notice of Funding is to obtain Technical Services and Projects to enhance Conservation Technical Assistance and Farm Bill Program Delivery across Georgia.

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Urban Agriculture Grants Available in Southeast Georgia
Urban Agriculture Grants Available in Southeast Georgia

The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC), in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is offering up to $10,000 per project to support urban agriculture and soil health focused projects.

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USDA Now Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture career paths. The application deadline is March 1, 2024.

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USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)

Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination by USDA in its farm loan programs prior to January 1, 2021 and/or are currently debtors with assigned or assumed USDA farm loan debt that was the subject of USDA discrimination that occurred prior to January 1, 2021, are eligible for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2023.

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Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally.

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USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Sign-up for Farmers Transitioning to Organic Production

Producers now have until June 15 to submit applications to their local NRCS office.

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USDA Risk Management Agency — Crop Insurance Tailored for Small Farms

A list of approved insurance providers who offer Whole Farm/Micro Farm policies in the state of Georgia has been published by USDA RMA.

For more information, see the new Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Plan FAQ, Micro Farm fact sheet, or contact Bryan McQuary, USDA RMA Risk Management Specialist, Valdosta Regional Office:

BRYAN.MCQUARY@USDA.GOV

229-242-7234