Public invited to free ag conservation workshop

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Are you interested in conservation for your farm or land?

A “East Hawaii Farmer’s, Rancher’s &Forester’s Resource Workshop” will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Friday at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-3022 Kauhale St. in Pahoa.

The workshop is free to attend.

Come learn about U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs, including available financial and technical assistance, farm loans, crop insurance and more.

Attendees will hear from representatives with the Soil and Water Conservation District and USDA agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency.

For more information, please contact NRCS Outreach Coordinator Laila Jayyousi at laila.jayyousi@usda.gov.

Attendees with disabilities requiring special accommodations or alternative means for communication of program information should contact Karl Mikasa, NRCS PIA 508 compliance officer, at (808) 447-3121 or karl.mikasa@usda.gov for assistance.