Thank you to April Thomas for her service! April was part of UNF’s Environmental Leadership Program and worked with us to research plant species and promote our programs. This is her video project covering some of our work at #RegenerationPark! youtu.be/XR7WLGzjgdU

We are excited to announce that our winner in this year’s Poster Contest has won 2nd place at the State Contest hosted by the Association of Florida Conservation Districts. Congratulations to Aadithi Arjun of Stanton College Preparatory School! #nacd DCPS

A new USDA booklet has information for underserved producers on programs offered by Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service & Risk Management Agency: bit.ly/3BkvOc4

America’s next generation of farmers and ranchers can participate in our “Beginning Farmer” loan programs for a fruitful ag future. bit.ly/3iV277A

Our #StartFarming Mentorship program toured White Harvest Farms this week to learn about soil biology, beekeeping and more! We’re looking forward to this group starting new farm businesses on the First Coast! #urbanagriculture #ilovejax #jaxsoilandwater

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Through voluntarily adoption of conservation practices, our farmers improve their soil while also improving water quality for their downstream neighbors. bit.ly/3gmRdca

We know it can be difficult to find information on candidates running for Soil & Water! We are making candidate statements and campaign links available on our website. #jaxsoilandwater duvalsoilandwater.com/blog/meet-the-…

Thank you to Norah Betancourt’s AP Environmental Science class at Stanton College Preparatory School for helping out at Regeneration Park today! These amazing students picked up litter, pulled weeds in the bioswale and spread mulch. DCPS

Thank you to Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board for this recognition!

Happy #FarmCityWeek!

Join me tomorrow morning to clean up our River City! #ilovejax

It was great to partner with the City of Jacksonville CPAC North for fall community cleanup at River City Marketplace! #jaxsoilandwater

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board for sponsoring this workshop and supporting community stewardship efforts in Jacksonville! #ilovejax

Happy #WorldSoilDay! Every bite of food and sip of water depends on soil. Keep it healthy. bit.ly/3B4BXp9

Doors open at 5:30 PM for dinner and holiday market shopping. Panel discussion is at 6:30 PM. See you there!

Want to learn how to start a farm business on the First Coast? Join us tonight. Free registration! #ilovejax eventbrite.com/e/start-farmin…

Congratulations to Norah Betancourt of Stanton College Preparatory School on being named our Duval Soil & Water Conservation District 2022 Conservation Teacher of the Year! We recognize her dedication to helping the next generation preserve and protect our natural resources. #jaxsoilandwater DCPS

The Duval Soil & Water Conservation District hosted our 6th annual Start Farming Panel Discussion + Market sponsored by Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board! This year’s discussion included Charlie Harrold of Charley’s Chicks, Brian Lapinski of Down to Earth Farm, Jon Johnson with FFS Jacksonville and Tonya Ashworth with UF/IFAS. #startfarming

That’s a wrap! Our final meeting in 2022. We all wish you a wonderful holiday season! #jaxsoilandwater