Agricultural Land Conservation Easement Workshop to Be Held Aug. 24
- 13 August 2026
- Category: Enhance Conservation Community Well-Being Community Trust Agriculture SJC News District 2 Events
- Tags: 2026
Free workshop will help agricultural landowners learn about voluntary conservation programs and resources
Key Points
- Free workshop: St. Johns County will host an agricultural land conservation easement workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at The Venue in Hastings.
- Learn about conservation options: Agricultural landowners and farming families can learn about voluntary state and federal conservation programs, conservation easement options, and the steps involved in the process.
- Connect with resources: Representatives from state and federal agencies and local conservation organizations will share available resources and explain how St. Johns County can support landowners interested in conservation. The workshop is free and open to the public, and RSVPs are requested.
St. Johns County will host a free educational workshop on agricultural land conservation easements from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at The Venue, 301 N. Main St. in Hastings. The workshop will provide agricultural landowners and farming families with information about voluntary state and federal conservation programs available to help protect their land and preserve their legacy.
In collaboration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the workshop will explain available conservation easement options, the steps involved in the process, and how St. Johns County can support landowners interested in participating. Workshop partners include the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, Florida Farm Bureau, 1000 Friends of Florida, and North Florida Land Trust.
The workshop is free and open to agricultural landowners, farming families, residents, and anyone interested in learning more about agricultural land conservation. RSVPs are requested.
For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page on the County website.
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