LFSWCD-Agriculture

Lord Fairfax

Soil & Water Conservation District

Agriculture

The Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices (Ag-BMPs) Cost-Share Program, which pays up to 75% of the installation costs (up to $50,000) for approved conservation plans, is administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The purpose of the program is to improve water quality in the state's streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. The program encourages the voluntary installation of Ag-BMPs to meet Virginia's non-point source pollution water quality objectives.

There are numerous Ag-BMPs that are eligible for cost-share and/or tax credit. Click on the following link to view the state cost-share manual, which describes each practice in greater detail.

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Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation programs, activities, and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, or political affiliation.

Do you need help with your conservation plan? Contact Pete Benedetto or Alan Hawkins; they are always ready to assist any landowner willing to support Virginia's efforts to protect water quality. Contact Jed Rau if you are in the Abrams/Opequon Creek Watershed.

Do you want financial assistance with your conservation efforts? Contact us for a cost-share application form and/or tax credit assistance for the practices needed to implement your conservation plan. The District board must then approve the request (if funds are available).

The Conservation Technical Committee meets at the Stephens City office at 9 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month. Please call to confirm a meeting date before traveling long distances.