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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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.
Read MoreProducers now have until June 15 to submit applications to their local NRCS office.
Read MoreUSDA NRCS in Georgia announces two additional sign-ups through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s (EQIP) Urban and Small Farm Agriculture Initiative, and Conservation Incentives Contracts.
Read MoreThe Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District maintains a list of open job opportunities in agriculture and natural resource conservation in Southwest Georgia. Visit their website to view more information about available positions.
Read MoreThe sign-up period for all general EQIP, as well as some special initiatives such as the Longleaf Pine, On-Farm Energy, Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and the Working Lands for Wildlife is November 5.
Read MoreGeorgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) awards an annual scholarship of $1,000 to encourage study and careers in soil and water conservation related fields. Awards will be given to students majoring in, or intending to major in, a soil and water conservation related area. Acceptable areas of study include, but are not limited to, agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy announced that a sign-up for the Red Hills to the Coast, Connecting Land and Water project is under way. The deadline for eligible landowners in Georgia to apply is November 5, 2021. The focus areas for this funding announcement are portions of Brooks County and Thomas County within the St. Marks River and Aucilla River watersheds.
Read MoreState Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today the statewide cutoff for fiscal year 2022 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. All Georgia agricultural producers and landowners who wish to be considered for this year’s technical and financial assistance should apply by November 5, 2021.
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