Potomac Valley Conservation DistrictDistrict Programs Archive

Sign up for Frost Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for Frost Seeding.  The sign up period is 12/6/21 - 1/14/22 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 50 acres.  Cost share is $10.00 per acre with a maximum of $500.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above is required, as well as a farm map and w9 tax form.  Only legumes are acceptable for planting.  The practice must be completed by March 15, 2022 and invoices submitted by May 27, 2022 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION

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Sign Up for Summer Annual Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for the Summer Annual Seeding practice.  The sign up period is 12/6/21 - 1/14/22 (as funding allows)  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 50 acres.  Cost share is $50.00 per acre with a maximum of $2,500.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above, is required, as well as the farm map and w9 tax form.  A list of the approved varieties is on the application.  The practice must be completed by May 27, 2022 and invoices submitted by May 27, 2022 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to: Potomac Valley Conservation District; 500 East Main St., Suite F; Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield. For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  **SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION 

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The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for cost share assistance on water hauling tanks and associated fittings.  Tanks must be used to haul water for livestock.  The cost share rate for this program will be 50%, with a maximum reimbursement of $400, based on receipts submitted to the District.  Retroactive payments will be permitted if the tank and associated fittings are purchased beginning July 15, 2021.  The sign up period is August 16, 2021 - September 17, 2021.  For additional information please contact the PVCD District office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield Field Office at #304-538-7581. 

AG ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM SIGN UP

Sign up for the Potomac Valley Conservation District Ag Enhancement practices begins on June 28, 2021 and continues until July 30, 2021.  Several options are available for the application process.  Producers may contact the District by phone #304-822-5174 or email:  pvcd@wvca.us  to request an application. Or contact the WV Conservation Agency office in Moorefield #304-538-7581 or Ben Heavner #304-590-1898.  The applications will also be available on the District web page:  www.wvca.us/district/pvcd.cfm. Office hours are limited, please contact staff by phone or email in advance to make an appointment.  Completed applications may be submitted by email, regular mail, or in the drop boxes installed outside of the Potomac Valley Conservation District office in Romney and the WV Conservation Agency field office in Moorefield.   

**See attached summary of Ag Enhancement practices. 

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A completed W9 MUST be submitted with the Ag Enhancement application - see attached w9. 

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REMINDER:  The District is sponsoring a Conservation Poster Contest.  The 2021 contest theme is:  "Healthy Forests / Healthy Communities"  The theme should be included on the poster. Poster size is 14” x 22” (half sheet of poster paper).  Entries will be accepted in the following categories: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; and 10-12.  An entry form must be completed and attached to the back of the poster.  Entry deadline is May 26, 2021 and should be mailed or delivered to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757.  Contact the District office for additional information at #304-822-5174.

See attached entry form and contest information flyer

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REMINDER:  The District is sponsoring a Conservation Photo Contest.  Entries will be accepted for both youth and adults and must be in one of the following categories: 

• Conservation Practices
• Close Up Conservation
• Conservation In Action
• Ag / Conservation Across America

An entry form must be submitted with each photo.  Entry deadline is May 26, 2021 and should be mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757.  Contact the District office for additional information at #304-822-5174. 

See attached entry form and contest information flyer

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Equipment for Sale

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is offering for sale by sealed bid the following equipment: 

The equipment will be sold in "as is" condition.  The equipment can be inspected by appointment at the Potomac Valley Conservation District facility located at 668 Hutter Road, Fisher, WV.  Please call #304-703-5090 with any questions.  Bids must include the bid amount (list bid amount for each piece of equipment separately), name, address and contact number.  Sealed bids must be labeled "Equipment Bid" and mailed or delivered to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757, by Friday, April 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm.  The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

The District is sponsoring a Conservation Poster Contest.  The 2021 contest theme is:  "Healthy Forests / Healthy Communities"  The theme should be included on the poster. Poster size is 14” x 22” (half sheet of poster paper).  Entries will be accepted in the following categories: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; and 10-12.  An entry form must be completed and attached to the back of the poster.  Entry deadline is May 26, 2021 and should be mailed or delivered to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757.  Contact the District office for additional information at #304-822-5174.

See attached entry form and contest information flyer

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The District is sponsoring a Conservation Photo Contest.  Entries will be accepted for both youth and adults and must be in one of the following categories: 

• Conservation Practices
• Close Up Conservation
• Conservation In Action
• Ag / Conservation Across America

An entry form must be submitted with each photo.  Entry deadline is May 26, 2021 and should be mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757.  Contact the District office for additional information at #304-822-5174. 

See attached entry form and contest information flyer

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Sign up for Lime Cost Share

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for cost share assistance on Lime.  The sign up period is 3/4/21 - 3/26/21 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 75 acres.  The cost share rate is 50% - with a maximum of $40 per ton - cost share payment not to exceed $20 per ton.  A current soil test (within past three years) is required with the application, as well as a farm map and w9 tax form.  The practice must be completed and invoices submitted by May 28, 2021 at 4 pm.  Offices are currently closed to the public.  Applications are available online - See Below, or can be requested by contacting the District office.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  ** SEE APPLICATION ATTACHMENT BELOW

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Pasture Weed Management Pilot Program

The West Virginia Conservation Agency, the WVU Extension Service, and the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts are seeking five farms to participate in the Pasture Weed Management Pilot Program.  The purpose of this program is to develop and refine a process that may lead to a more inclusive statewide pasture weed management program.

The pilot will provide cost-share assistance for managing selected plant species in an integrated manner that will involve multiple practices, including, but not limited to, chemical herbicide control, mowing, and rotational grazing of livestock. Plant species like autumn olive, multiflora rose, Japanese barberry and stiltgrass, perilla mint and Canada thistle are some of the targets for management.   

Farmers who participate in the pilot will be asked to keep accurate records, enhance rotational grazing on their farm, follow a conservation plan, host educational events and more. In return, items available for cost-share would be temporary fencing and temporary watering systems, solar fence chargers, seeds, herbicide, equipment for rental such as no-till drills, mowers and sprayers, and more.      

One farm must be in each of the five participating conservation districts. These districts include: Potomac Valley (Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant and Pendleton counties), Southern (Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties), Elk (Braxton, Nicholas, Clay and Webster counties), Western (Mason, Jackson and Putnam counties) and Monongahela (Monongalia, Marion and Preston counties). Only five farms statewide will be eligible to participate in the pilot program. The hope, of course, is to use the findings from the pilot to have a much more expansive statewide pasture weed management program.  

Local farmers who operate within Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton Counties should contact the Potomac Valley Conservation District at #304-822-5174 for more information.  Application deadline is April 30, 2021.    ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION**

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Sign up for Lime Cost Share

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for cost share assistance on Lime.  The sign up period is 3/4/21 - 3/26/21 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 75 acres.  The cost share rate is 50% - with a maximum of $40 per ton - cost share payment not to exceed $20 per ton.  A current soil test (within past three years) is required with the application, as well as a farm map and w9 tax form.  The practice must be completed and invoices submitted by May 28, 2021 at 4 pm.  Offices are currently closed to the public.  Applications are available online - See Below, or can be requested by contacting the District office.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  ** SEE APPLICATION ATTACHMENT BELOW

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“It’s Time to Order TREES”

     The Potomac Valley Conservation District is now taking orders for tree seedlings.  A variety of evergreens, hardwoods and fruit trees are available.   Orders will be accepted until March 19, 2021, but we do recommend placing your order early to assure availability.   Tree pick up will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021, between 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.  For more information, please contact the District office at 500 East Main St. Suite F  (Heritage Hills Office Building), in Romney; (304) 822-5174 or by email: pvcd@wvca.us .  Order forms are also available on our web page:  www.wvca.us/districts/pvcd.cfm .   **See Order Form Below**

**ALL TREES are SOLD OUT** 

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Sign up for Fence / Water Facility

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for the Fence and Watering Facility practice through the Chesapeake Bay Program.  The sign up period is 2/8/21 - 2/26/21 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for cost share assistance with the installation of divisional or exclusion fence and alternative watering facilities.  Applicants must submit an application, farm map and w9 tax form to PVCD by 4:00 pm on 2/26/21.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581 or Ben Heavner at #304-590-1898.  ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION

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** Sign Up Deadline Extended Until January 22, 2021 **

Sign up for Frost Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for Frost Seeding.  The sign up period is 11/30/20 - 1/15/21 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 75 acres.  Cost share is $10.00 per acre with a maximum of $750.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above is required, as well as a farm map and w9 tax form.  Only legumes are acceptable for planting.  The practice must be completed by March 15, 2021 and invoices submitted by May 28, 2021 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION

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** Sign Up Deadline Extended Until January 22, 2021 **

Sign Up for Summer Annual Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for the Summer Annual Seeding practice.  The sign up period is 11/30/20 - 1/15/21 (as funding allows)  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 50 acres.  Cost share is $50.00 per acre with a maximum of $2,500.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above, is required, as well as the farm map and w9 tax form.  A list of the approved varieties is on the application.  The practice must be completed by May 28, 2021 and invoices submitted by May 28, 2021 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to: Potomac Valley Conservation District; 500 East Main St., Suite F; Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield. For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  **SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION 

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