SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY—Central Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District and other partners are hosting a Soil Health Workshop on September 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Washington County Ag Center. The workshop is free to attend thanks to Washington County Cattlemen’s Association, who is sponsoring lunch. Registration is required so lunches can be ordered.

Participants will hear from farmers and other specialists (UGA Extension, NRCS, Pine Country RC&D) on topics such as soil analysis, improving and maintaining soil health, Best Demonstrated Practices, how soil quality impacts its water holding capacity, usage of no-till drills to reduce fertilizer needs and grow healthier soils, and a field trip to Turner Farms for demonstrations.

The event would not be possible without sponsors: Washington County Cattlemen’s Association, Washington County Farm Bureau, NRCS, UGA Extension, Pine Country RC&D, and GSWCC. To register, please call 478-387-3125.

About Central Georgia SWCD: Soil & Water Conservation Districts were created by the Georgia General Assembly to protect soil and water resources, following the Dust Bowl of the 1930's. SWCD's provide a way for citizens to set local resource priorities for state & federal assistance programs. Each district is made up of one or more counties and each county typically has one appointed and one elected representative.