Greenbrier Valley Conservation DistrictDistrict Programs Archive

GVCD Agricultural Enhancement Program FY17 Sign-ups

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District is pleased to announce that applications for FY17 Agricultural Enhancement Program cost-share funding will be accepted June 21 through July 8, 2016.  The program practices include:

• Exclusion fencing (water and woodland)
• Pasture division fencing (no boundary fencing)
• Watering system (trough and line only, must have water source already in place)
• Lime (must have valid soil tests within last three years)
• Woody invasive species management
• Cover crop 

***All cost share programs are subject to available funding.

We are now taking appointments for AEP sign-up.  Please call to schedule an appointment at one of the following locations:

Lewisburg--USDA Service Center:                   June 21, 22, 27, and 29; July 5 and 8

Peterstown--Fire Station (tentative location:)   June 23 and July 1

Rupert-- location TBD                                      June 24

Union--WVU Extension Office                         June 28 and July 6

Buckeye--USDA Office                                   June 21-24, June 27-29, July 1, July 5-8

Bill Canterbury Farm, Sinks Grove                 June 30 (in conjunction with Farm Field Day and Workshop)

Contact:  Barry Level, Grassland Technician, Greenbrier & Monroe Counties, 304-645-6172 ext 110 (office) or 304-520-2318 (cell)

Contact:  Lyndsee Gay, GVCD Intern, Northern Greenbrier & Pocahontas Counties, 304-799-4317 ext 107 (office) or 304-646-3796 (cell)

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GVCD announces 2016 Century Farm Program.  Please click below for details.

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