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with the agricultural community is to protect water quality and conserve
our natural resources. We utilize a number of tools to accomplish this
goal. JCSWCD has obtained over $1.85 million in state funding and over
$1.9 million in federal funding on behalf of north country farmers since
2002. These funds are being used directly in Jefferson County for
agricultural environmental planning and for implementation of
conservation practices that keep our county farms environmentally sound.
Assisting Jefferson County farmers is a priority of the SWCD. |
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Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) |
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AEM is a voluntary, incentive-based program
that helps farmers make common-sense, cost-effective and science-based
decisions to help meet business objectives while protecting and
conserving natural resources. Farmers work with SWCD staff to develop
comprehensive farm plans using a tiered process. To get started, click
here to print, complete and mail in.
Tier 1 Survey
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Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning |
| SWCD provides written plans to
assist farms that fall within priority criteria to meet NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
regulations, USDA Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
requirements, or other needs of the farm. |
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Agricultural Non Point Source Grant Program |
| SWCD applies to this state program
on behalf of farms to obtain cost share funds. These funds help farms
install practices to protect our natural resources. Farmers need to meet
certain criteria to be eligible. |
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Soil Group
Worksheets for Ag
Assessment Applications |
| We complete soil
group worksheets for landowners who are preparing to file an
Agricultural Assessment. Once the soil group worksheet has been
completed on your parcel of land, you will not need to do another one
unless revisions are needed due to the sale of a portion of a parcel or
at the request of your assessor. We recommend that you check with your
local assessor to find out the deadline for the application. |
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No-till Drill
Rental |
| JCSWCD has a 7’ planting width
grain drill available to farmers throughout the year for seedings or
pasture renovations. |
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Postpounder:
JCSWCD has a hydraulic postpounder available to rent. The postpounder
must be used with a tractor that
has a high flow return capability. It can pound posts up to 8' x 6". |
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