For the third year, the nonprofit National Association of Conservation Districts technical assistance grant program, created with funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is aiding farmers, ranchers and local communities throughout the country. As part of this program, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District has been awarded funding to support its Sustainable Practices for Aquaculture Resources Conservation project.

The project will build district capacity via two pathways. Staff, including District Director Christine Raabe and…