To enhance the technical assistance provided by local nrcs field offices throughout the state of georgia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $385,510 Cooperative Agreement to the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. (GACD), a non-profit organization, on October 1, 2024. This award is funded through the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902) and will run through September 30, 2026.

Under this Cooperative Agreement, GACD will provide technical assistance services by staffing NRCS field offices across Georgia. These services will facilitate the implementation of conservation practices by delivering on-the-ground assistance to private landowners, tribes, and organizations. GACD will also conduct educational outreach by organizing workshops, developing online resources, coordinating annual meetings, and supporting local conservation partnerships. The goal is to enhance the technical assistance capabilities of NRCS field offices and optimize environmental benefits on agricultural lands while promoting sustainable production and forest management.