NRCS Invites Growers to South Florida Farm Tour

Dan April 14, 2017 Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites growers to the South Florida Farm Tour Thursday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. The tour, being held at Loxahatchee Groves in West Palm Beach, is designed to highlight the benefits of USDA and NRCS Programs for Hispanic Farmers.

If you would like to attend please RSVP or notify Ricardo Alvarez, Outreach Specialist, by April 20 at ralvarez.lotopagi@gmail.com.

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