We Work With the
Who Work the Land
PEOPLE
Programs and Services
DISTRICT PROGRAMS, OBJECTIVES, AND PRIORITIES:
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Administer the Virginia BMP Cost-Share Program & Tax Credit Program
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Assist the county with Emergency Programs
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Continue to develop and implement conservation plans
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Implement the District Strategic Plan to see solutions are being planned and achieved
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Encourage 20 farmers to use conservation tillage practices on 400 acres
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Work with general public to provide soil information through the digitized Patrick County Soil Survey
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Administer the state’s portion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
RECOGNITION OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS:
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Recognize county landowner for the Forestry BMP Award
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Recognize farmer for Clean Water Farm Award
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Recognize and nominate educators or organization for Conservation Education Award
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION:
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Encourage landowners to participate in applying conservation practices
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Develop conservation plans for 15 new landowners on 300 acres.
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Encourage people to use the No-Till Drill. Encourage planting of approximately 1,500 acres with 35 farmers
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Provide general public with technical and non-technical assistance