There are many local resources for farmers in Paulding County. Between state and federal entities, the University of Georgia, and businesses that support the farming industry you can find what you need nearby. Here are some helpful contacts for some of our local resources for agriculture:
Ag Georgia Farm Credit , Calhoun Branch
2857 Miller Ferry Road
Calhoun, GA 30701, Phone: (706) 291-6340, Website: https://www.aggeorgia.com/
Ag Georgia Farm Credit’s mission is to promote the success of our cooperative members by being the premier provider of superior financial services and products in a safe, sound and reliable manner. They make long-term farm and country home loans, intermediate-term loans for equipment and buildings, land loans, construction loans, improvement loans, and short-term production loans.
Dallas Farmers Market, Regions Bank Parking Lot, 160 Confederate Avenue, Dallas, GA 30132, Saturdays, May through August, https://www.farmersdallas.com
The Dallas Farmers Market is a community favorite, bringing together locals every Saturday for fresh, local goods and good vibes. Every Saturday of the season(Closed July 4th) from 8 am until 12 pm.
Georgia Department of Agriculture, 19 Martin Luther King Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, 404-656-3645, https://agr.georgia.gov/
The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a variety of programs, all of which have a primary goal – to maintain the state’s viable farm industry and protect the consuming public.
Divisions:
| Administration Division Animal Industry Division Constituent Services Food Safety Division Fuel and Measures Division | Marketing Division Plant Industry Division Office of Inspector General Laboratory Division |
Georgia Forestry Commission, 1735 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, Georgia 30125, Gary McGinnis-Forester 770-749-2223 www.gfc.state.ga.us
With 12 district offices overseeing Georgia’s 159 counties, this state agency’s personnel are experts in forestry practices, including fire detection, suppression, and prevention, and the management, marketing, and development of Georgia’s expansive forests. They also have expertise in environmental and water quality, and many other forestry-related subjects.
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Ricky Ensley, 1282 SR 53 Spur SW, Suite 300, Calhoun, GA 30701, 706-624-1434
The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was formed to protect, conserve and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The Commission’s goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources and to achieve practical water quality goals.
Paulding County Community Development, Planning and Zoning, 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, Georgia, 30132, 770-443-7601, https://www.paulding.gov/107/Planning-Zoning-Division
The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for the administration of the Paulding County Zoning Ordinance including the interpretation and amendment. Questions related to zoning and land use, as well as agricultural ordinances are overseen by planning and zoning.
Paulding County Farm Bureau, 549 Hardee Street, Dallas, Georgia 30132, 770-445-6681, www.gfb.org
The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is Georgia’s largest and strongest voluntary agricultural organization with more than 300,000 member families. It is an independent, non-governmental organization. The membership is mainly composed of farm families in rural communities and of people who want Georgia to be agriculturally successful, progressive and prosperous.
Paulding County UGA Extension, 530 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, Georgia 30132, 770-443-7616, www.ugaextension.org/paulding
Rolling Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council, 320 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 110, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, 770-607-8424, https://rollinghillsrcd.net/
Resource Conservation and Development, better known as RC&D, is a unique program that helps people initiate, sponsor, plan and implement projects that will make their communities better places in which to live. The local councils make each RC&D area unique by defining goals and objectives to meet local needs. Maps outlining northwest Georgia’s RC&D areas are provided below.
TriCounty Cattlemen’s Association–tricountycattlmens@gmail.com
The mission of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is to unite cattle producers to advance Georgia’s cattle industry. The Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association is composed of members from Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties and meets bimonthly for education and fellowship.
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA Service Center, 997 Newnan Road, Suite 301, Carrollton, GA 30116, 770-834-2097, https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/georgia
The Farm Service Agency’s mission is to serve all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners by delivering effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA’s vision is a market-oriented, economically viable and environmentally sound American Agriculture that delivers an abundant, safe and affordable food and fiber supply while sustaining quality agricultural communities. FSA provides a financial safety net for the Nation’s farmers and ranchers. FSA also helps ensure that American agriculture remains competitive and productive in global markets while increasing the viability and stability of domestic agricultural operations. Programs offered:
- Conservation Programs Farm and Ranch Lands Protection
- Dairy Margin Programs Transition Incentive Program
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Marietta Field Office, 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30060, 770-792-0594, https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service originally called the Soil Conservation Service- has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources. NRCS provides technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer’s specific needs. They provide financial assistance for many conservation activities. Participation in our programs is voluntary.
Programs offered:
- Agriculture Management Assistance – Water Bank Program
- Conservation stewardship Program – Agriculture Conservation Easement
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
- Grassland Reserve Program
