GACD and Flint River Conservation District partnering for Soil Health Workshop for Row Crop Producers 

The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering to present a free informational workshop for local farmers to discuss how to implement soil health management systems on row crop operations. 

This workshop will discuss how producers can utilize soil health practices to increase profitability and productivity of row crop operations. A local farmer will also present on their conservation tillage system, cover crops they utilize, and the benefits they have seen from utilizing a soil health approach. In addition, information on federal farm bill programs and state programs will be presented. Partnering agencies for this event include USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC). 

The event will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 5:45pm to 8:45pm at the Mitchell County Ag Center located at 4590 Hwy 37 East, Camilla, GA. Dinner will be served. This is a free event but registration is required online at www.gacd.us/events . 

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, and Seminole counties. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/flintriver.