BROAD RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Broad River is one of the larger districts in Georgia that is known for it’s cattle and poultry industries. You may also come across the occasional row crop or forestry operation too. The counties served in the Broad River Conservation District include Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes.

Events

BROAD RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND PARTNERS HOLDING POULTRY COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

Ila, GA, February 02, 2026—The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local agency dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the area’s natural resources and provides technical assistance for programs related to natural resource conservation and agriculture. The district is partnering with Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and state and federal agencies to educate the community about poultry composting.

This workshop will discuss general practices and provide technical assistance for poultry composing from UGA Extension and USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service, Hartwell Office.

The event will be held on March 12, 2026, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the John W. Swails Center, located at 2200 Main Street, Royston, GA 30662. Dinner will be served. This is a free event, but registration is required online at www.gacd.us/events.

The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Banks, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes Counties. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/broadriver.

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News

BROAD RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR POSTER CONTEST

Ila, GA, January 23, 2026—The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local agency dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the area’s natural resources, is now accepting entries for their Poster Contest for students located within the District’s service area. The service area includes Banks, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes Counties. Education is a critical element of the conservation effort at the local, state and national levels. Educating young people about the benefits of conservation helps to ensure the next generation will be wise stewards of America’s natural resources.

The annual Poster Contest provides public, private and homeschooled students in 3rd thru 5th grades the chance to have their art selected to advance on to the state contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners. Each year, the poster topic reflects National Association of Conservation Districts’s annual Stewardship theme and highlights the work of Conservation Districts to protect and enhance natural resources. This year’s theme, “Soil. Where it all Begins”, celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. The deadline to enter the contest is May 01, 2026.

The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Banks, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes Counties. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/broadriver.