ONLEY, Va. — Local farmers and agricultural producers are invited to attend the 2026 Cost Share Kick-Off Breakfast on Tuesday, June 24, at 8:00 a.m. at Sage Diner, located at 25558 Lankford Highway in Onley. The event is hosted by the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District and features a free buffet breakfast.
The breakfast aims to inform attendees about key updates and changes to conservation and cost share programs for the upcoming year. Space is limited, and organizers are requesting that participants register by June 18 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/esswcdcostshare26 or scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
The agenda includes:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Updates on the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Cost Share Program
- Overview of Virginia State University’s Small Farm Program
- USDA NRCS Program Updates
- FSA Program and Loan Updates
- VCE Updates for Accomack and Northampton Counties
- VDACS Program Updates
- A discussion session with local producers
The event brings together experts from USDA NRCS, the Farm Service Agency, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia State University, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) to provide valuable insights and answer questions from producers.
For additional information, contact the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District at (757) 302-4431 or via email at carmie.savage@esswcd.org.
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