The Patrick County Soil and Water Conservation District office offers voluntary sign-up for the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) State Cost-Share funding. Agricultural producers who farm in Patrick County can sign up now.
With the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation funding and oversight, the cost-share program supports the use of various practices in conservation planning to treat cropland, pastureland, and forested land, which often helps production while also contributing to the health of the waters in Patrick County.
Some BMPs are paid at a flat rate or straight per-acre rate, while others are cost-shared on a percentage basis. These practices can also help boost farm productivity and profitability.
Soil and water conservation districts were established in the 1930s, with 47 in Virginia. With a combined experience of 52 years, Tony Collins and Sandra Heath look forward to assisting local producers, Contact them at 276-694-2911 to schedule a field visit, or visit the Patrick SWCD office. It is located at 104 Via Avenue in Stuart.
