FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Blaney | Exec.Director Phone: 517-763-8609
Email :sarahblaney@okconservation.org C.A.R.E Program
Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone
[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 19, 2022] – The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is proud to share a new short film on their Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone program. OACD, The Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project (OBHRPI) and Texas Agriforestry small farmers and ranchers are partnering to increase participation of NRCS programs in agriculture and conservation among socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.
The purpose is to increase the number of farmers / ranchers participating in conservation planning and programs in order to improve soil health, water quality and the viability of working lands. The CARE project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. Working with this targeted group to expand their knowledge of innovative technology, soil health and invasive species eradication will assist them in sustaining their farms. The project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
Our goal is to raise $500,000 to regenerate 7153 acres across Oklahoma.
We invite you to view the film as well as donate @ https://www.okconservation.org/care