Tifton, GA, June 16, 2023: Every year, Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia sponsor high school students to attend the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop (NRCW) held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA. The 5-day Workshop allows students to take part in lectures and hands-on activities to boost their knowledge of Georgia’s vital natural resources. It also provides them with a taste of college life while delivering valuable insight into careers in agriculture and natural resources through their advisors and instructors. Over $25,000 was awarded in scholarships at this year’s event.
The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Georgia partnered to provide a $6,500 scholarship to the overall highest scoring individual at camp. These scholarships can be used at any accredited college in the state of Georgia.
The recipient of the 2023 Georgia Conservation District Scholarship was Ethan Bertram of Monroe County. He is a rising senior at Mary Persons High School.
The mission of Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) is to advocate for the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources by providing organization, leadership and a unified strategic direction to the Conservation Districts of the state. For more information on GACD or the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, please visit us online at www.gacd.us or on Facebook @GACDConserve.
Pictured: (First Row L-R) Leanne Hopper - GACD Southwest Regional Program Manager, Mark Masters - GACD President, Ethan Bertram - 2023 Scholarship Recipient, Tom Mims - GACD Feral Swine Committee Chair, Katelyn Poppell - GACD Southeast Regional Program Manager (Back Row L-R) Ellis Lamme - GACD Vice President, Danny Hogan - GACD’s NACD Representative, Jake Ford - GACD Secretary, Dan Bennett - GACD Board Member Emeritus