The NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program helps producers enhance conservation efforts in crop and pasture systems and on forested lands. Image: Irrigated peanuts in Jackson County, FL. Credit;  Andrea Albertin, UF/IFAS

 

Thursday, October 10 7:30 – 9:00 AM CDT

UF/IFAS Calhoun County Extension and our local USDA staff invites all local agriculture producers and landowners to attend the third annual Calhoun County Conservation Program Breakfast, on Thursday, October 10th, from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CDT, at Rivertown Community Church, in Blountstown!  This free event will include breakfast sponsored by Farm Credit and Timberland Solutions, Inc.

The program will feature various local agencies outlining the financial/technical assistance programs and services they will be offering producers/landowners in the coming year.  Participating agencies include UF/IFAS Calhoun County Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA), Florida Forest Service, Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, Northwest Florida Water Management District, and more.  Come learn about all the opportunities available to you from local partners and enjoy an excellent breakfast!

Pre-registration is highly encouraged, so call (850)-674-8323 or email d.leonard@ufl.edu to reserve your meals!  We hope to see you there!

Daniel J. Leonard