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 Robert E. Lee SWCD Announces 2010 BMP Cost-share Program

 The Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program is funded for program year 2010(July 1,2009 – June 30, 2010) and we are now taking applications to be considered for cost-share approval. Cost share for most practices is 75% of eligible costs but some practices have cost-share and incentive payment while a few have incentive payment only.

 Practices include cover crop, grazing land protection, cropland conversion, tree planting, nutrient management planning and many more.

 To learn more about the program or specific practices please call the district office at 434-352-2819 and ask for Mark Davis or stop by the district office at

7631-A Richmond Highway, Appomattox, Va. 24522 – next to Food Lion and behind Super 8 Motel.


TMDL Cost-Share Available in Appomattox and Campbell County

Includes the watersheds of Falling River, Cub Creek & Turnip Creek


4 hole-watering trough can be accessed by two pastures


 

VA Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program
This program provides funds used to help install conservation practices that protect water quality. Funding availability varies by District. The state provides District funds to target areas with known water quality needs. Areas with the greatest need receive the greatest funding.

The cost-share program supports using numerous practices in conservation planning to treat animal waste, cropland, pastureland and forest land. Some are paid for at a straight per acre rate, while others are cost-shared on a percentage basis up to 75%. In some cases, USDA also pays a percentage. In fact, the program’s practices often can be funded by a combination of state, federal and even private funds, reducing the landowner’s expense to less than 20% of the total cost.

Demand for cost-share assistance is great, and Districts support the implementation of those BMPs that meet local water quality guidelines. Since all requests cannot be satisfied, priority ranking of practices must be used to make sure that money is distributed and spent wisely.

The most an individual may receive is $50,000. The state cost-share payment, combined with federal payments, will not exceed 75 % of the total eligible costs of the straight per acre rate.            



Danny Curd was awarded the 2007 Clean Water Farm Award for his conservation efforts on his farm in Monroe, VA. (Amherst County)

A Agricultural BMP Tax Credit Program

This program, which began in 1998, supports the voluntary installation of BMPs that address Virginia’s NPS pollution water quality objectives. Agricultural producers with approved conservation plan can take a credit against the state income tax of 25% for eligible BMP expenses. The tax credit amount cannot exceed $17,500 or the total state income tax obligation for the given tax year, but any excess expenses can be carried over for up to five years.

For more information visit – Department of Conservation and Recreation

Best Management Practices

 

7631 A Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522  *  Office  434.352-2819  *  FAX  434.352.9405
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