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Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District Awards Winners of Poster Contest

March 31, 2026, Warrenton, GA: 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.

Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offered the Georgia Association of Conservation District’s (GACD) poster contest to public, private and homeschooled students in 3rd-5th grade in the schools throughout the Warren County SWCD. Each year, the winning posters reflect GACD’s annual Stewardship theme and highlight 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 Warren County SWCD presented certificates and prizes to winners. There were three overall winners in the 3-5th grades. The 1st place winner was A’Leiayh McGahee,, a student at M.E. Freeman Elementary School, winning $75.00. The 2nd place winner was Amarri Johnson, a student at M.E. Freeman Elementary School, winning $50.00. The 3rd place winner was Kamiza Turner, also a student at M.E. Freeman Elementary School, winning $25.00. The first place poster entry will be submitted to the GACD State Poster Contest. The awards were presented in Warrenton, Ga at the Warren County SWCD Annual Banquet by District Supervisor, Steve Smith, and GACD’s NE Regional Program Manager, Dana Tripp, on March 31, 2026. GACD and local Conservation Districts encourage Georgia’s youth to practice conservation efforts that benefit Georgia communities.

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that manages and directs natural resource management programs in Warren County. The District works with farmers, landowners, homeowners, 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/warrencounty.

Pictured: Warren County SWCD District Supervisor Steve Smith, Kamija Turner, Amarri Johnson, and A’Leiayh McGahee

Warren County Conservation District Offering Feral Swine Control Services

March 7, 2024: Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at over $150 million. Feral swine are one of the greatest invasive species challenges facing Georgia.

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs throughout the county. The Conservation District works with producers, 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.

In order to offer relief to producers and landowners struggling with invasive feral swine, the Conservation District has acquired a trapping system to provide control services throughout Warren County. If you are interested in feral swine control services, please contact the District’s Hog Control Custodian, Chad Mosley at cm@pinesouth.com or 7068360812.

More information can be found at www.gacd.us/warrencounty.

Events

GA AGENCIES TO HOST FERAL SWINE WORKSHOP AND TRAPPING DEMONSTRATION

Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia’s top experts on feral swine together in a series of educational workshops for farmers and landowners.

Partnering agencies will host a workshop and trapping demonstration on April 2, 2026, at Warren County Extension Office located at 48 Warren Street, Warrenton, GA 30828. The workshop will be in the evening from 5:00pm to 8:45pm with dinner provided and is sponsored by the Warren County Conservation District, Central Savannah River RC&D Council, AgGeorgia Farm Credit, Warren County Farm Bureau, and Smith Farm Supply, and will be hosted by the Warren County Extension.

Topics will include disease issues, swine biology, economics, water quality issues, effective control techniques, transport issues, and regulations to be followed by a question-and-answer panel of experts. Each workshop will also include a feral swine trapping demonstration.

Partnering agencies for this effort include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Wildlife Services, Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Agriculture, and University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources.

There is no cost to attend the workshops, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. More details and registration information are available at www.GACD.us/events.