Pine Country Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc.

Pine Country Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc. is a non-profit organization and community development corporation registered in SAM.gov since 2008, with a corporate tax-exempt structure. As a regional RC&D council, the organization focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, conservation efforts, and environmental stewardship primarily within Georgia. The organization serves as a collaborative platform that partners with various stakeholders including landowners, farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forest owners to advance conservation and agricultural development objectives.

Through federal grant awards from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pine Country RC & D Council has consistently secured project grants under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912). Recent grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to innovative agricultural and conservation initiatives, including developing GPS-assisted organic nutrient application strategies for crop fields and pastures, recruiting and training professionals to support agricultural production and forest management, and creating interactive educational programs to engage urban school children in agriculture and conservation awareness. The organization collaborates with regional partners such as the Central Savannah River RC & D and Georgia NRCS, focusing on projects that optimize environmental benefits, promote sustainable land management practices, and enhance agricultural productivity. Their grant work spans multi-year projects typically ranging from three to four years, with award amounts between $387,450 and $516,143, consistently targeting agricultural innovation, environmental quality, and community education.