To execute an outreach and education project to uplift socially disadvantaged producers in rural southeast georgia by promoting affo rdable and effective conservation practices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $142,254 Cooperative Agreement on Jan 26, 2024 to Seven Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Area Inc. (Seven Rivers RC&D), a non-profit organization based in Southeast Georgia. The grant is provided under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to execute an outreach and education project that will uplift socially disadvantaged producers in rural Southeast Georgia by promoting affordable and effective conservation practices. The project aims to deliver conservation planning, technical assistance, education, and outreach services to private landowners, farmers, conservation districts, and other local organizations in the region. Through this funding, Seven Rivers RC&D will work to increase participation of historically underserved producers in USDA conservation programs and promote the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices.