Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D. (Sustainable Environment and Economic Development), invites landowners to the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference. The free indoor/outdoor event will be held September 19, 2024 in Brunswick, Georgia. 

Discussions about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable conservation will take place. Some of the topics and presentations include: 

• EQIP: Urban & Climate Smart Agriculture
  • USDA NRCS Programs New & Beginning Farmers Orientation 
  • USDA NRCS Rainfall Simulator Live Demonstration 
• USDA Disaster Preparedness/Readiness Programs:
  • FSA Disaster Assistance
  • RMA Insurance Disaster Assistance
  • NRCS Disaster Recovery Assistance 
• Beef Herd Management
  • Control Breeding & Health 
• USDA FSA Micro & Conservation Loan Assistance/Process 
• What Are Carbon Credits and Which Carbon Program Is Right for Me? 
• McIntosh S.E.E.D. Forestry Initiative & Bobwhite Quail Grassland 
• Fort Valley State University Mobile Technology Unit Live Demonstration 

While this is a free event, lunch will be provided and so registration is required. Additional information, a registration link and a list of local hotels can be found here. 

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Vontice.Jackson@usda.gov or call 912-218-1981.