Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) awards an annual scholarship of $1,000 to encourage study and careers in soil and water conservation related fields. Awards will be given to students majoring in, or intending to major in, a soil and water conservation related area. Acceptable areas of study include, but are not limited to, agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Notice represents an important step towards implementing President Biden’s commitment to create an Equity Commission and the American Rescue Plan Act provision that directs USDA to "address historical discrimination and disparities in the agriculture sector… [through] one or more equity commissions to address racial equity issues within USDA and its programs."
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area has over 600 paid student internships and entry-level career opportunities under the Pathways Program.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally. The new Micro Farm policy simplifies record keeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted agricultural and forestry operations across the Nation. USDA offers financial assistance for a broad set of customers – from farmers and ranchers to timber harvesters and haulers – through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. With signup deadlines quickly approaching, USDA Farm Service Agency committed to reaching as many producers and businesses as possible to deliver this critical support.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy announced that a sign-up for the Red Hills to the Coast, Connecting Land and Water project is under way. The deadline for eligible landowners in Georgia to apply is November 5, 2021. The focus areas for this funding announcement are portions of Brooks County and Thomas County within the St. Marks River and Aucilla River watersheds.
Read MoreState Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph, for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia today announced a sign-up for this year’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). To be considered for the fiscal year 2022 funding pool, applications must be submitted by November 5, 2021.
Read MoreState Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today the statewide cutoff for fiscal year 2022 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. All Georgia agricultural producers and landowners who wish to be considered for this year’s technical and financial assistance should apply by November 5, 2021.
Read MoreThe Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program provides grants to food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers to assist them in their response to COVID-19. Funds can cover pandemic-related costs incurred between January 27, 2020 and December 31, 2021, including workplace safety and pivoting to new marketing platforms.
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Organic and aquaculture producers can soon benefit from updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan.
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