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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