Conservation Conversation -- Aug. 20, 2021 Newsletter

AUGUST 31 DEADLINE FOR WATER, TEXAS FILM FESTIVAL — There’s still time to submit entries for the Water, Texas film festival sponsored by the Texas Water Foundation. The event gives filmmakers the opportunity to create diverse, informative, and thought-provoking films that explore our relationship with water. CLICK HERE for contest rules and entry information!

CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE 2022 — If you are operating a new farm or ranch or if you previously did not receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture questionnaire but should have, you can register your information here to ensure your agricultural operation is included when the next Census of Agriculture kicks off in 2022. The Census collects information from operations that grow fruit, vegetables or some food animals if $1,000 or more of such products were raised and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the Census year. To learn more about the Census, visit the National Agricultural Statistics Service webpage. (Source: Texas Department of Agriculture)

TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS — The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards honor achievements in environmental preservation and protection. Applications for awards are due by Friday, Sept. 30, 2021. CLICK HERE for applications, instructions, and other information!