The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is inviting the public to attend a meeting of the Franklin County USDA Local Work Group meeting set for 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 17, at the Wilton Town Office, Route 156, according to a press release from the district.

The Local Work Group will provide recommendations for 2015 and 2016 EQIP programs to its local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on local natural resource priorities and criteria for conservation activities and programs. Topics of discussion will include: Ag waste, forestry, pastureland and cropland. Other issues and areas of concern can be discussed as well, a list will be compiled of priorities recognized by this group.

For information, call Rosetta Thompson at 778-4279.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting should contact this office by Nov. 10.