Soil and Water Conservation in the News

Small Farm Workshop

The workshop was held at the Lincoln County Ag Center in Lincolnton, GA. on September 22, 2026 from 9AM to 3PM. Topics included Soil Health & NRCS programs, Fruit Trees, Pest Deterrents and more. It was sponsored by Lincoln County SWCD, NRCS, GSWCC and Chestatee Chattahoochee RC&D.

PlumbDent Farms Forestry Field Day Invitational

GSWCC was a sponsor of the event as well as many others. The event was held on March 16th, 2026 in Sparta, GA. It followed the format of the 11-man forestry field day competition. *Formerly known as the Stephens Co. FFA Alumni Forestry Field Day Invitational.

2026 Erosion Control Day 

Erosion Control Day was held on March 10th - 8 AM to 5 PM at UGA Continuing Education Center. 

** New for 2026 ** UGA Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Water Resources Program hosted an Erosion Field Day.  March 11, 2026 at the UGA J. Phil Campbell REC in Watkinsville, GA (1420 Experiment Station road).