Local workgroup meeting to be held Feb. 3

The Young Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will convene a public meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Young County Arena. The purpose of the meeting is to allow for public input into the 2021 conservation programs for Young County. The SWCD and NRCS officials will be there to hear recommendations for implementing the 2021 Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) in Young County. EQIP is the USDA’s cost-share incentive program for assisting farmers and ranchers with the conservation needs on their land. The Local Working Group (LWG) at the meeting will determine recommendations for resource concern priorities as well as ranking criteria. The Local Work Group is made up from representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District, Farm Service Agency County Committee, County Extension Service, and other representatives of agricultural groups.

There will be a barbecue sandwich meal provided at no cost. We ask that you please RSVP by January 27, 2020, so that we may get a head count for the meal. 1 Pesticide Applicator CEU Offered for those holding Applicator’s License.

For more information about the meeting and/or to RSVP your attendance, contact the USDA NRCS at 940-549-0422 extension 3.