The recipient will develop state and community-led conservation leadership for historically underserved communities by providing HAN DS-on experiential learning activities for children through…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $996,794 Cooperative Agreement to The Piney Woods Country Life School (also known as The Piney Woods School) under the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902). The agreement tasks the recipient with developing state and community-led conservation leadership for historically underserved communities through hands-on experiential learning activities, workshops, and virtual programming for children. This includes disseminating videos to partner schools and community entities with leaders in agriculture and conservation. The project aims to promote sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental conservation through collaborative initiatives focused on the key objectives of the Soil and Water Conservation program, such as protecting soil and water resources, supporting climate-smart agricultural practices, and enhancing wildlife habitats. The award period runs from July 17, 2024, to October 31, 2027.

The recipient will develop state and community-led conservation leadership for historically underserved communities by providing HAN DS-on experiential learning activities for children through workshops and virtual workshops including videos to disseminate to partnering schools and community entities with leaders in the field of agriculture and conservation.