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The Reach, Teach, and Grow Outreach Program!

🌱 Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future 🌿

The Wanderland Society's Reach, Teach, and Grow Outreach Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to promote sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation in historically underserved communities. Hosted at The Wanderland Campground, the program aims to recruit students, farmers, and ranchers to expand their networks and knowledge in these areas, introducing the principles and benefits of conservation practices.

This multifaceted initiative is designed to connect students, farmers, ranchers, and mentors, fostering knowledge exchange and community building within the agricultural sector.

REACH: Focuses on recruitment, inviting students, farmers, ranchers, and mentors to expand their networks and knowledge. By fostering connections and collaborations, we aim to create a vibrant community dedicated to sustainable agriculture.

TEACH: Dedicated to working closely with farmers, ranch owners, and students interested in adopting sustainable agricultural practices. We provide support and resources, including education sessions held at Wanderland Campground. Our sessions cover critical topics such as water management, irrigation engineering, solar energy, soil practices, and agroforestry. Participants gain valuable knowledge and skills to implement sustainable methods effectively.

GROW: Is all about cultivating career opportunities in agriculture and conservation. Through internships and mentoring programs, we empower students to gain hands-on experience and develop the necessary skills for successful careers in sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation.

Join us in the REACH, TEACH, GROW program to explore, learn, and contribute to a sustainable future in agriculture and conservation..

Cultivating Change, Nurturing Growth in Jobs at the USDA 🌿

The program seeks to explore career opportunities in agriculture and conservation to expand the pipeline of qualified students.

Water Management & Irrigation

Event Details

A practical USDA driven workshop is to demonstrate the basic principles of setting up an efficient irrigation system and concepts for determining irrigation schedules. This will include details of necessary equipment and a discussion of common irrigation system problems. Tailored towards farmers growing row crops and/or using drip irrigation systems. Learn about opportunity to receive a free irrigation assessment of your farm. Limited space available so please register soon!

Presented by RCD of Greater Atlanta Irrigation Specialist, Andy Williamson and made possible by funds from USDA. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Limited space!

May 25th 2024

Event Time : 9AM - 3PM EST

Location: Wanderland Campground, 3865 Hwy 157, Rising Fawn 30738 Georgia

9:00-9:30 Check-in

9:30 What is Irrigation Water Management and what is an Irrigation Plan?

9:45 Know your Land: What do we need to look at when deciding on an irrigation system?

10:15 Break

Agenda

WHAT’S IN STORE

10:30 Water Source/Pumping

Where is your water and how much can be pumped?

Water Quality?

10:45 Sprinkler and irrigation types and system components

  • Pipe types and fittings

  • Impact Sprinklers

  • Drip Irrigation

  • Micro-irrigation

  • Micro-Pivot

AGENDA

Agenda

11:15 Crops and Crop Rotation or Crop Layout

11:30 Application Rates and Measuring Application Rates and Soil Moisture monitoring

12:00 Lunch: Discussion of NRCS programs

12:45 Building an irrigation system from a bucket

1:30 Maintenance and Operation of irrigation systems

1:45 Outside demonstration of different irrigation systems

3:00 Wrap-up and final quiz/evaluation

Upcoming events

  • Water Management and Irrigation

    May 25th 2024

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  • Solar Energy

    June 29th 2024

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  • Soil Health Anti Erosion

    October 26th 2024

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  • AgroForestry

    March 2025

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  • Sustainability Summit

    July 2025

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  • Jobs and Grants at the USDA Opportunity Fair

    March/April 2025

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Wanderland sincerely thanks the USDA for its partnership supporting the Reach Tech and Grow Program.Wanderland supports the USDA mission to : provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related issues based on public policy,the best available science,and effective management.We are proud to be apart of that effort.Thank you.

Meet USDA Officials: Rub shoulders with key figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and gain valuable insights into the world of agriculture and conservation. Network with decision-makers, ask questions, and forge connections that could shape your future.

Explore Career Paths: Discover a myriad of career paths within the USDA and beyond. Whether you're passionate about sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, or rural development, our Job Fair offers a gateway to diverse and rewarding opportunities.

Gain Valuable Insights: Attend workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry. Learn about the latest trends, best practices, and future prospects from experts in the field.