As a result of the recent natural disaster, State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a new Hurricane Helene Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) related sign-up for livestock producers in 55 counties of Georgia and an extension of the Fiscal Year 2025 EQIP statewide sign-up that was announced on October 1, 2024. Those livestock producers applying for Hurricane Helene EQIP related assistance will need to apply by November 15, 2024, to ensure timely use of special funds made available due to the storm. The statewide general EQIP sign-up extension will now conclude December 13, 2024.
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Many Veterans find beekeeping to be therapeutic and meaningful, and this work often comes with a community Veterans can rely on. A variety of free opportunities exclusively for Veterans interested in beekeeping are listed here.
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As part of its work to scale up the adoption of climate-smart approaches in row crop systems, American Farmland Trust is excited to launch our 2024/2025 Advanced Soil Health Training (ASHT), a program funded by the USDA through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program.
Read MoreThe Peach County FSA Office is recruiting applicants for a Program Technician position located in the Fort Valley Office. FSA and the United States Department of Agriculture are committed to building a diverse workforce that can administer programs in an efficient, effective, and fair manner.
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USDA’s Climate Hubs and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are providing Climate Quick Reference Guides for agricultural producers and landowners seeking basic and easily usable climate information.
Read MoreThe USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina nursery growers that the sales closing date for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 1 sales closing date to do so. Growers applying for the first time may purchase coverage at any time.
Read MoreUSDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Micro Farm Program policy for the 2024 crop year is March 31.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is requesting proposals to assist with implementing NRCS Chief Terry Cosby’s key priorities. The objective of this Notice of Funding is to obtain Technical Services and Projects to enhance Conservation Technical Assistance and Farm Bill Program Delivery across Georgia.
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The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC), in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is offering up to $10,000 per project to support urban agriculture and soil health focused projects.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture career paths. The application deadline is March 1, 2024.
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