“The whole NRCS team was outstanding. I have recommended EQIP to numerous people based on my experience.” — Tim Coleman
Parts of southern Georgia have been designated as the newest Sentinel Landscape designed to protect natural resources, enhance habitat for several key species and maintain military readiness.
The first things you notice at Crystal Organic Farm are the high tunnels – at current count, 26 of them! Clearly, this practice works for these farmers and enables their intensive year-round vegetable production.
Organic agriculture is an ecologically based system that relies on preventative practices to deal with weeds, insects, and disease, using nontoxic methods. Synthetic fertilizers and do not use sewage, sludge, irradiation, or genetic engineering are avoided on their operations.
Diverse ventures in row crops, cattle and timber has led to an array of benefits, including profitable lands, cleaner water downstream and top-notch wildlife habitat. Johnny Bembry is continuing what his great, great, great, great grandfather started.
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Date: Jun 23, 2018
Date: Jun 29, 2018
Highlights
Georgia's Land: Its Use and Condition
Client Gateway
Conservation Compliance Changes
Insects and Pollinators
SOIL HEALTH
Emergency Watershed Protection Program
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