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Southeast Region Conservation and Outreach Conference is Sept. 19

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Forestry, Funding, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

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Landowners across the Southeast are being reminded about the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference, September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D., invites landowners to the free indoor/outdoor event. Various discussions will be held 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.