Are you a forest landowner seeking NRCS funding, an agricultural producer exploring sustainable practices, or a middle school or high school student interested in a career in conservation? Two upcoming field days offer practical, hands-on learning opportunities in the western and eastern part of the state.
NRCS Forest Management & Conservation Practices Field Day
October 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Wake County Wildlife Club Property Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
Learn directly from experts about NRCS technical assistance and cost-share funding on 191 acres of actively managed forestland.
Schedule Highlights:
- Morning: Registration and coffee at the clubhouse
- Opening Presentation: NRCS Area Conservationist, property owner, and Extension Forester
- Demonstration Stations: Four rotating sessions (25 minutes each):
- Forest Management Planning and Thinning Operations
- Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
- Prescribed Fire Management
- Reforestation and Carbon Sequestration
- Wrap-up: Group Q&A with all presenters
- Take-home Resources: Practice factsheets, contractor contacts, application guides
Perfect for: Private forest landowners and managers wanting to understand NRCS services and funding opportunities.
NRCS Practices & Conservation Pathways Field Day
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy Community Farm Address: 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC 28701
This unique event combines practical guidance for producers with career exploration for agriculture-interested youth.
Schedule Highlights:
- Morning: Farm overview and guided tour of 5-6 NRCS demonstration sites including
- Roadways
- Livestock water and fencing
- Fencing to promote rotational grazing
- Critical area restoration
- Refreshments: Networking meal in commercial kitchen
- Afternoon: "Real Talk" panel with farm manager, NRCS technician, and contractor
- Breakout Sessions:
- Producers: Hands-on application assistance with NRCS staff
- Youth: Career exploration and Q&A with industry professionals
Perfect for: Agricultural producers implementing conservation practices and youth exploring agriculture/conservation careers.
Why Attend?
Both events provide what landowners need most: personal connections and practical guidance to move from interest to action. See practices in real-world settings, meet implementation experts, and gain confidence with concrete next steps.
Key Benefits:
- Hands-on demonstrations, not just theory
- Direct access to technical experts
- Funding and application guidance
- Networking with successful practitioners
- Comprehensive resource packets
Registration Details
Space is limited to ensure quality interaction and indoor capacity in inclement weather.
- Forest Management Field Day: 40 participants
- Practices & Pathways: 40 participants
Included: All materials, refreshments, and take-home resources
Whether you manage 10 or 1,000 acres, these field days offer valuable learning tailored to your needs. Register today to connect with conservation professionals and discover resources to implement sustainable practices on your land.
Organized by the NC Conservation Outreach Project (NCCOP), connecting landowners and producers with conservation resources through hands-on education and peer-to-peer learning.
This project is supported by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Cooperative Agreement NR243A750003C105. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
