Public’s input needed to help direct funding from Farm Bill programs

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been asked to organize and conduct a Local Working Group meeting to determine the ranking for the 2020 Farm Bill Programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

A discussion will be held after the regularly scheduled board meeting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. Anyone who has interest in land located in Hamilton County are welcome to attend.

Due to the current situation, please email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov for a link to participate. If you wish to have input on program ranking or have questions regarding this matter or cannot attend, please contact Angie Garrison at angela.garrison@in.usda.gov or the office at (317) 773-2181 for a ranking sheet. All input is due by Tuesday, Oct. 20.