This project will target south carolina's clarendon, colleton, dorchester, orangeburg, sumter, and williamsburg counties along with additional areas as recommended by nrcs with an emphasis to…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $350,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to The Kkac Organization, a minority-owned non-profit community development corporation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. This 2-year award, effective from August 20, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support the delivery of conservation technical assistance, education, training, and outreach services in select counties in South Carolina. The Kkac Organization specializes in promoting sustainable land management, conservation efforts, and economic development in historically underserved communities, particularly African American landowners. Key activities include delivering comprehensive services encompassing sustainable forestry, working lands management, land conservation easements, estate planning, and youth agribusiness programs.

This project will target south carolina's clarendon, colleton, dorchester, orangeburg, sumter, and williamsburg counties along with additional areas as recommended by nrcs with an emphasis to promote climate-smart practices in historically underserved communities.