PMC Staff

Americus Georgia
Telephone: (912) 924-4499 or (912) 924-7003
FAX: (912) 924-0013

The PMC was established in 1936 to produce planting material, mainly pine seedlings for use by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and for formerly SCS demonstrating projects. The site, located four miles northwest of Americus, Georgia, was originally rented, but was purchased by the federal government in 1942. The center was operated on contract by The University of Georgia Experiment Station from 1954 to 1975, was SCS-operated from 1976 to 1994, and is currently NRCS-operated. Historically, the PMC's objective has been to find erosion-controlling plants. Today the center seeks to solve problems confronting soil, water air, plants, and animals.

The facility consists of 327 acres of land with 19 buildings, and underground irrigation system that covers approximately 85 acres, a water supply system, and a sewage disposal system. The center's land includes seven types, with Orangeburg predominating. Approximately two-thirds of the acreage is open for cultivation, and Muckalee Creek runs through the southwest corner, furnishing water for irrigation. Facilities include a training/office center complex, main office, pesticide storage facility, greenhouse, and seed processing and storage building.

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