Partnerships

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Ag Water Policy

Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District contracts with FDACS - OAWP to provide assistance with the Best Management Practices (BMP) Program.

For questions regarding the BMP Cost Share inquiries for the please visit https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Water/Agricultural-Best-Management-Practices/BMP-Cost-Share-Program or email OAWPCostShare@FDACS.gov for any questions you may have.

United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service

Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District entered into an agreement with USDA-NRCS. Through this agreement, staff assists producers with program information and applications. Okeechobee and Glades County producers may contact 863.763.3619 ext. 3.

You may visit the USDA-NRCS website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/florida.

Farm Service Agency

Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District encourages producers to establish and update Farm Records with FSA. Please contact Jenny Hoover, County Executive Director at 863.623.3250 for any questions.

You may visit the FSA website at fsa.farmers.gov for other information.