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Snyder County Conservation District Holds Farmer’s Meeting

Written by Shannon Wehinger on . Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight, Mini-grant

Barry Spangler, SCCD Agricultural Conservation Technician, updated participants on current and upcoming SCCD programs and events. Photo provided by SCCD.

The Snyder County Conservation District (SCCD) conducted a meeting on February 17, 2023, in Selinsgrove. The meeting was for farmers dedicated to conservation-related issues. Speakers discussed proper soil and manure management, agricultural best management practices, available conservation programs, and newly developed corn nitrogen assessment tools. Farmers came away with methods, techniques, and guidance to manage their farms while improving water quality and farm resources.

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Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.