Natural Resources Conservation Service

Georgia

United States Department of Agriculture

While many farmers in the Central and Midwest part of our country have struggled this spring with too much rain and delayed crop plantings, our southern crops like corn, peanuts and cotton, among many others, are in full swing.

Soil moisture sensor in peanuts with pivot

2018 Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill was enacted on December 20, 2018. The Farm Bill continues its strong support for conservation efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers through reauthorization and expanded flexibility of NRCS conservation programs.

Water Conservation and Innovation Through a “Pro” Partnership

Across the United States and beyond, farmers are looking for innovative ways to conserve water while maintaining or boosting crop yields.

A Georgia peanut farmer using his smartphone to monitor his crop's water needs.

On Farms and Ranches, Every Day Is Earth Day

We celebrate Earth Day by offering big “THANK-YOUS!” to farmers and ranchers in Georgia for all they do. Not a farmer or rancher, please thank one for the work they do to put food on our tables and to conserve our natural resources and support our nation’s wildlife.

This is a special 2019 Earth Day opinion editorial by Tas Smith, State Executive Director, Georgia Farm Service Agency and Terrance O. Rudolph, State Conservationist, Georgia Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Farmer Scientists: Five Trials in Managing for Soil Health

There’s a common piece of advice given to farmers interested in improving soil health – pick a field and start. This 23-minute video follows five South Carolina farmers as they do just that.