Farmers and landowners across the Southeast are being reminded that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D., are holding the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference. This free indoor/outdoor event will be held September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia.
There will be various discussions about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable conservation will take place. Some of the topics 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 thus registration is required. More 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.