Soil and Water Conservation Service Information Session
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · 2–4 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
The James River Soil and Water Conservation District is a subdivision of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, providing local solutions to support agricultural conservation in Prince George and Chesterfield counties. This session will cover the history of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, The Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Programs (VACS), and practices you can use to benefit soil health and protect water quality—these practices in cover crops, Nutrient Management, Split Applications, Rotational Grazing, and more. Qualifying practices are reimbursed at a flat rate per acre or a percentage of the project cost; others are eligible for a tax credit.
For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.