Cattle Connect
Cattle Connect
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Conservation Conversation: Stewarding Our Natural Resources ft. Will Gotcher
18 minutes Posted Sep 19, 2025 at 11:50 am.
Introduction to Cattle Connect
Meet Will Gocher
Overview of the Conservation Incentive Program
Importance of Feral Swine Control
Specific Conservation Practices for Beef Cattle
Soil and Water Conservation Efforts
Funding Opportunities for Fencing
Application Process and Eligibility
Success Stories from Producers
Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
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The Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee’s Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) can help beef cattle producers access cost-share funding for the implementation of necessary practices like watering systems, forage planting, nutrient management, fencing, working systems, and feed troughs. Will Gotcher, Supervisor of the Colbert County Soil & Water Conservation District, join host Kayla Greer in studio to share how this program supports producers across Alabama through funding and technical assistance. Will brings firsthand insight into the benefits of these efforts, from improving pasture health and water quality to reducing erosion and supporting long-term farm viability.
Learn more at alabamasoilandwater.gov, or visit your local Soil & Water Conservation District office. Funding decisions for 2026 begin October 1.