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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

A person stands behind a table with various items under a covered area. There's a "Bradford Soil & Water Conservation District" sign.

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

Children engaged in educational activities outdoors, exploring aquifer water pollution, soil stability and plants/buildings, and soil particle size versus drainage

February 24, 2024 North Florida Outdoor Expo

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District brought hands-on water education to the event!

Supplemental Meeting: February 20, 2024

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regularly scheduled supplemental meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 4:30 pm.

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.

Regular meeting: February 6, 2024

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 pm.

People gathered at a table with papers, under a canopy, possibly at a community event.

Arbor Day

2024 was our first Arbor Day event! BSWCD partnered with UF/IFAS Extension Bradford County and Alligator Creek Garden Club to provide free trees, planting and care information, and youth activities.

February 21st Meeting agenda, Feb 15, 2023

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District

February 7th meeting agenda, Feb 1, 2023

Please join us at the start of this meeting to recognize our 2022 Poster Contest winner, Zoey Akins! Zoey won 1st place Bradford County and 2nd place at the district level for her poster on “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life”

1/17/2023 BSWCD Meeting Draft Agenda, Jan 11, 2023

Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District ~ 2266 N Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091-1028 ~ (904)368-0291
1/17/2023 BSWCD Meeting 4:30 pm Bradford County Extension Office

2022 Speech and Poster Contests, Apr 5, 2022

The 2022 Speech and Poster Contests are happening now!

Hello & Welcome, Feb 7, 2017

Welcome to to the new website for the Bradford Soil & Water Conservation District.