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Enhancing Agriculture Through Conservation in West Virginia

The Agriculture Enhancement Program in West Virginia Conservation Agency aims to provide technical assistance to enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and water quality. It focuses on implementing conservation practices to reach non-traditional producers and reduce soil erosion. The program structure includes a State Advisory Committee and local work groups administered through Conservation Districts. Program products include technical assistance, plans, and innovative practices like streambank fencing and cover crop establishment. Partnering opportunities with organizations like WVU Extension Service and NRCS are available for cost-sharing initiatives. Ongoing progress includes developing statewide guidelines, tracking mechanisms, and staff training.

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Enhancing Agriculture Through Conservation in West Virginia

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  1. Agriculture Enhancement Program West Virginia Conservation Agency

  2. Program Goals • Provide more technical assistance to producers • Put more conservation practices on the ground • Reach out to non-traditional agricultural producers • Increase farm productivity and sustainability • Improve water quality and reduce soil erosion

  3. Program Structure • Statewide program w/guidelines • State Advisory Committee • Administered through Conservation Districts • Local work groups • Program can be modified to address local needs

  4. Program Products • Technical Assistance • Plans • Practices • Demonstrate new and innovative ideas and technologies • Increased PR for agencies and programs

  5. Practices • Streambank fencing • Nutrient management • Litter transfer • Livestock watering systems • Fencing for rotational grazing • Stream crossings • Cover crop establishment • Others…

  6. Demo Projects

  7. EPCD • $122K • 78 Tracts

  8. NPCD • $100K • 20 cooperators

  9. GVCD • $207K • Application Process • 11 applicants

  10. Partnering and Cost-Share Opportunities • WVU Extension Service • NRCS • Forest Service • DEP • Agricultural and Environmental Organizations • WVCA Stream Programs • Others…

  11. Work In Progress • Statewide Guidelines • Tracking Mechanism • Staff Development • Innovative Practices

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