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A tribute to Mr. Leon Carter's 72 years in soil conservation, highlighting his dedication and historical context of conservation efforts.

What does Conservation Mean to You?

Today we recognize the challenges ahead and our local history of conservation service through Mr. Leon Carter, who started with Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District on this day in 1953.
Thank you Mr. Carter!

Advisory meeting for Bradford County, May 14, 2025, 6 PM, UF/IFAS Extension, Starke, FL. Focus: agricultural producers, landowners.

Local Working Group Meeting 2025

Join Bradford Soil and Water Conservation and local USDA/NRCS to provide input on Bradford and Union county funding priorities for 2026 at the 2025 USDA/NRCS Local Working Group. The meeting will be held at 6pm on Wednesday May 14, at the Bradford County Extension Office, 2266 North Temple Avenue in Starke. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89401249220?pwd=HHaoVgCQEWMyaGEt3NG8n3J8aMB0aQ.1

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2025 NE Florida Outdoor Expo

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District had fun at the 2025 NE Florida outdoor Expo on February 22nd! Put together by the UF/IFAS NE Florida livestock agents, this family-fun event is a great way to introduce all ages to the fun of the outdoors through education, experiences and more. Supervisor Oksun Burks and volunteer Frances Bradley inspired many to ‘paint with pines’ and create their…

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District, UF/IFAS Extension Bradford County, and the Alligator Creek Garden Club are celebrating the return of their Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and Education. Join us February 19th from 2-6 pm at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Bradford County. Big thanks to our tree sponsor Richard Nath!

Lake Sampson Workshop

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Lake Sampson workshop Tuesday 1/21/2025 at 6pm at the Bradford Senior Center, 1805 N Temple Avenue in Starke. This will be a continuance of their regular meeting, held at 10:30 AM at the Bradford County Extension Office, 2266. N. Temple Ave. For more info, visit Jan 21 board meeting

Dinner was sponsored by Toro Ag and Clay County Farm Bureau and made by The Sage Spoon, Starke

2024 Landowner Assistance Program

Thanks to everyone who made this event a success! We are planning the next steps in the landowner assistence program and will post news on future events including next year's dinner.