Speakers will include USDA NRCS, USDA FSA, and USDA Rural Development — as well as local, state, and national partners and several 1890 universities and University of Georgia. This years theme is Climate Smart Agriculture. There is no cost to attend.

This event is supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, award # NR243A750003C041.

Visit the McIntosh Seed website for more information and to register.

USDA NRCS and Georgia Women in Agriculture are partnering to offer a one-day workshop to help farmers connect with other landowners and learn more about USDA and partner resources

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USDA NRCS and Fort Valley State University are partnering to host a free, interactive conference on September 21.

With generous support from USDA NRCS, Team Agriculture Georgia is partnering with Blue Sky Ag, LLC to host an on-farm workshop on livestock and pasture management. This event will feature best practices to enhance farm productivity and conserve natural resources, as well as spotlight some of the difficult and important lessons learned by beginning farmers operating a new agribusines

Free property management workshop in west Georgia.

Gordon County UGA Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer a FREE composting workshop on Tuesday, July 18 at 10:30am at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center. Learn how to improve your soil health for your vegetable garden, orchard, flower beds, and more.

The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present a free informational workshop for local farmers, producers, and anyone in the agriculture industry who wants to learn more about assistance programs for their agricultural operations. This workshop will discuss Farm Bill programs through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service & Farm Service Agency along with State Conservation programs through the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission.

Team Agriculture Georgia is excited to partner with the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center to offer a webinar on heirs property, estate planning, and free services to help farmers obtain clear title to their land. Representatives from the Georgia Forestry Commission, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will present. Attendees will also hear about the new Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in the Southeast.

Participants will also learn about wild bee genera and species in Georgia, their diet and nesting needs, phenology, and identification. Additionally, participants will learn about natural enemies important for biological control of blueberry pests.

With support from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Seven Rivers RC&D will present a free virtual workshop on USDA conservation programs for small diversified farms.

With support from USDA NRCS, Seven RC&D is partnering with Grassroots Farm to present a field day on resource conservation and livestock management in diverse cropping systems. Attendees will learn practical information on pasturing pigs, citrus production, and nutrient recycling.

The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present a free informational workshop for local farmers to discuss how to implement conservation practices in forestry operations. 

An innovative cattle workshop designed for beginning and small farmers interested in managing efficient farming operations and optimal farming techniques.

Join local experts to gain hands-on prescribed burning experience and learn the next steps to putting fire back on your land!

This event is ideal for anyone who has just started farming or who is simply interested in getting started as a farmer. Attendees will learn about programs and resources available from Federal, state, and community-based organizations in Georgia.

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with UGA Cooperative Extension, UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will offer a FREE informational workshop on feral swine at the Grady County Ag Center. Topics include feral swine behavior, biology, and removal best practices. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

Sponsored by Seven Rivers RC&D, the annual Conservation Production System workshop is taking place on November 4 in Douglas.

The Charles Sherrod Community Development Corporation will host a free online workshop to support new and beginning farmers and organizations actively working to help our farmers prosper.

Free event for farmers in Albany. Click on image for flyer.

Sponsored by USDA NRCS, this free workshop for new, beginning, and limited-resource producers will offer the latest information on best practices for ruminant and pasture management, NRCS cost-share initiatives, FSA microloans and other lending program — as well as updates on new opportunities through the American Rescue Plan Act.