Gulf Coast RC&D Outreach Initiative
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Through the coordination of Gulf Coast RC&D and local USDA Agencies, community outreach activities have been conducted in the past to organize and conduct community outreach meetings, workshops, and tours to highlight USDA programs and services.  Outreach efforts have been instrumental in reaching out to under-served areas to provide USDA program information and opportunities.

The Outreach meetings, workshops, and tours will be organized and conducted in targeted communities in Baldwin, Escambia, and Mobile Counties, and with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  The purpose of these meetings, workshops, and tours is to increase USDA/NRCS programs and services by informing those who may be socially disadvantaged, with limited resources, women, veterans, and beginning farmers and ranchers in Alabama of the available programs.

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Fowl River Outreach Meeting

Thursday, January 30, 2020
Fowl River Community Center
5401 Fowl River Road, Theodore, AL 36582

Hosted by USDA-NRCS Soil & Water Conservation District
Sponsored by the Gulf Coast RC&D Council

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Natural Resources Damages Assessment (NRDA)
NRDA Program for Weeksbay Watershed​

March 5, 2020 
Informational Meeting
603 Hwy 59
Summerdale, AL

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Veterans Farmers Conference

Are you a military veteran, are you on active or reserve duty and are you interested in therapeutic farming and/or sustainable agriculture?  If you are, please mark your calendars and plan to attend this free event that is being sponsored by the Gulf Coast RC&D Council.  Learn about veteran affairs, veteran networking, USDA assistance, small farm projects, and much more!  There will be interactive and educational on-site farm stations to demonstrate the following; cattle and crop rotation, fruit and vegetable production, conservation tillage, peach and pecan orchards, hydroponics, and plasti-culture. 

Seating is limited and registration is required.  Call today to reserve your seat!
​(251) 937-3297 Extension 3

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm
Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
8300 State Highway 104
​Fairhope, AL 36532

Sponsored by the Gulf Coast RC&D Council