Funding is available to Western Lake Erie Basin farmers to improve water quality through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Deadline to apply is July 17th!
Nutrient management practices such as cover crops, drainage water management structures, blind tile inlets, placement of phosphorus below the soil surface using variable rate technology (VRT) and animal waste management are the primary conservation focus available through these programs.
Contact your local county USDA Farm Service Agency office, Soil and Water Conservation District office or Ohio Department of Natural Resources office for additional information on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
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