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Blue School Grants available!

10/25/2017

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​Eleven schools are receiving grant funding from the SJRWMD's Blue School Grant Program for projects that promote water resource protection through hands-on learning. In Duval County, Edward H. White Military Academy is moving forward with the Shaping Watersheds Augmented Reality Sandbox project. 
​More than two dozen teachers applied for funding this year and of them the top 11 projects were selected. The program offers $20,000 in financial support to teachers and schools.  For information about Blue School grants, visit the district’s website.
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Start Farming! Panel and Farmers Market hosted by Us!

10/16/2017

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The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to host this workshop, panel, farmers market and more to answer any questions you have about our local Duval County Farmers. Meet Farmers | Taste Seasonal Foods | Ask Questions | Buy Local Goods | Get Answers for Backyard Farming today!

Panelists Include: Jucoby Pittman of Clara White Mission & White Harvest Farms Market, Brian Lapinski of Down to Earth Farm, Michael Griffin of Diamond D Ranch, and Scott Meyer of Congaree and Penn. Each of these farms have made an impact on our community and have distinguished themselves in multiple ways. Hear about what it takes to run the farm, how they got started, and get advice on making your own agricultural enterprise in Duval County! 
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​Representatives from the 
SJRWMD, Fresh From Florida, UF / IFAS Extension Duval County Agriculture and the Natural Resource Conservation Service will be on hand to answer any financial and technical assistance questions. 

This event is free. Please come ready to taste, see and hear what Duval County Farmers have to offer!
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MEETING NOTICES:
The next Duval Soil and Water Conservation District's full meeting will take place on June 4th, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am, at the Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254.

Board Member Kamren Stowers will host his Agriculture subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00pm at the UF Extension Office.


Our Full Board Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at the Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254, at 9:00 am. 
The Plan of Work Subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the same time and location. All meetings are open to the public. Public participation is available via Zoom teleconference.

Zoom Notice:


Duval Soil & Water is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Duval Soil & Water Conservation District's Zoom Meeting

​Time: 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230502372

Meeting ID: 852 3050 2372
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  • Supervisors
  • Regeneration Park
  • Start Farming
  • Local Working Group
  • Envirothon
  • Education
    • Speech and Poster Contest
    • Land Judging
  • Programs
  • Blog
  • Minutes
  • Links
  • Contact Us
  • Donate