The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District (PSWCD) is accepting applications July 1-Aug. 11 for the agricultural best management practices cost-share program, according to a press release. Requests for cost-share are expected to exceed available funding, so a sign-up period is necessary.

“The cost-share program provides financial incentives, tax credits and cost-share to agricultural producers who voluntarily install conservation practices on their farm to improve water quality. Agricultural best management practices (BMPs) are measures that farmers can take to not only improve soil and water quality but increase the productivity of their land or farming operation. Benefits include decreased erosion, increased soil organic matter and cleaner streams.” 

BMPs include cover crops, stream exclusion, permanent vegetative cover on cropland and nutrient management

PSWCD serves Amelia, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties.

To find out more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Charlie Wootton at (434) 392-3782, ext. 128 or Kevin Dunn at (434) 392-3782, ext. 116.