In the early 1900s, nearly 40 percent of Americans lived on farms, compared with two percent today, and much of the food bought and consumed in the United States was grown locally. Today eighty one percent of the population in the United States lives in urban communities.
Experts from around the state discussed cover crop use - what they are, common varieties and mixes and how each of the 75 participants could select the right mix for their operations.
You may have heard that bees are disappearing and bats are dying. These and other animal pollinators face many challenges in the modern world.
Conservation Client Gateway, a new public website, allows you to request technical and financial assistance, review and sign conservation plans, request and track payments for your completed contract items, and much more.
During the 1930’s, the Dust Bowl days were a period during which huge dust storms ravaged the Midwest because of years of overplanting, poorly managed crops and severe drought conditions.
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How Conservation Takes Root in Georgia
Conservation Compliance Changes
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