Community Cultivating - NACD · 2017. 2. 21. · the District to develop and lead a community...
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CultivatingCommunityAN URBAN AGRICULTURECONSERVATION INITIATIVE FORALBANY, GEORGIA
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About theFlint RiverSWCDThe Flint River Soil and Water
Conservation District is comprised of
9 counties in southwest Georgia in the
lower Flint River Basin.
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In the past, the majority of our
conservation efforts focused on traditional
agriculture. Agriculture in southwest
Georgia has an annual impact of $16.7
billion on the regional economy.
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94,000Albany, Georgia has a population of approximately 94,000 and serves as a hub for
rural communities throughout southwest Georgia.
121Dougherty County is home to approximately 121 farms according to USDA.
88%Of those farms, 88% are considered small by USDA classification.
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Form a non-profit branch of
the District to develop and
lead a community garden
that will serve as a
demonstration hub.
Community Garden
Future Goals
Continue to create
opportunities for students of
all ages through school
gardens and after-school
programs.
Students
Educate farmers, residents,
students, and partners on
the importance of
conservation in agriculture
and healthy foods.
Outreach