The Myakka Conservancy is sponsoring a forum to explore the common interests of conservationists and cattle ranchers in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Grazing land has the highest ecological value of any agricultural use in Florida, but ranchers and environmentalists have often been perceived as opposing forces. By discussing shared interest and values, the forum should foster areas of potential alliance between cattlemen and conservationist. Additionally, the forum will focus on the economic value to local government of maintaining a balance of rural and developed lands. Sudakoff Center is located at the corner of U.S. 41 and General Spaatz, one block north of University Parkway.
Eligibility is extended to persons who are engaged in livestock or agricultural production.
Eligible land includes crop land, range land, pasture, forest land, and other farm or ranch lands where the program is delivered. 236, or your local Farm Service Agency.