SWCD In Session: October Board Meeting Tour - STOP 1 is Calling Sussex COunty Producers!
Monday, October 20, 2025 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location to be Announced
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL DCR/SWCD
Learn • Connect • Get Involved
Calling all Sussex County producers and those served by Chowan Basin SWCD!
■ Date: Monday, October 20th at 7:15 PM
■ Location: TBA
■ Tour Hosted By: VSU Small Farm Outreach Program in partnership with Chowan Basin SWCD & Virginia
DCR
What You’ll Actively Learn:
- What SWCDs and DCR actually do
- How conservation programs and cost-share funds are approved
- Who makes the decisions and how you can get involved
- Opportunities for farmers, landowners, and local residents
- Ways to protect soil, water, and natural resources in your community
■ What Happens at a SWCD Board Meeting?
- Partner updates from DCR, NRCS, Extension, & more
- Cost-share & BMP approvals for landowners
- Program planning & community conservation efforts
- Budget reviews & district decision-making
- Public comment and Q&A
■ This is your chance to:
- Meet your local conservation leaders
- Learn about funding and support for your land
- Voice your concerns or interests
- Discover internships, volunteer, or leadership opportunities
■ Any location changes will be announced.
For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg at 804.892.2997 or tbugg@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call 804-524-3292 / TDD 800-828-1120 during business hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments.