The Van Buren Conservation District hosted its fourth Backyard Symposium in February 2024. The series is called “Farming Big & Small.”

This presentation reviews what is included under United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) umbrella and focus on the importance of establishing and upkeeping farm records and producer eligibility. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) maintains these records for the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) agencies. Additionally, Rachael reviews various programs, farm loan information, and contact information for the Van Buren County office.

During the "Beginning Farmer - part 1" discussion Lucas discusses a variety of conservation programs made available through the US Farm Bill. The programs provide technical and financial assistance to landowners seeking to maintain and improve the quality of their natural resources.