USDA hosts conference for multicultural farmers

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a Multicultural Sustainable Agriculture and Leadership Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at the Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross.

The free event for multicultural ranchers and farmers will provide information on careers in agriculture and on how to use federal, state and local programs to improve operations. For more information, call 770-963-9288.

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