Agriculture supports organizations working on collaborative conservation to reduce farming’s impact on Chesapeake Bay water quality while maintaining economically viable farms.
The Conservation Excellence Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture funds science-based conservation practices to improve farm sustainability and environmental health in key Pennsylvania regions.
Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share Program (MACS) supports farmers with on-farm conservation projects to reduce erosion, manage nutrients, and protect waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
PA Sustainable Agriculture Program supports farmers and nonprofit educational institutions adopting sustainable practices and alternative crops to reduce farm inputs and runoff and protect soil and water quality.
Maryland's Conservation Buffer Initiative supports farmers and landowners in establishing or improving streamside grass, forest, and fenced buffers to protect local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
The Planning Program from the Delaware Department of Agriculture supports producers in developing science-based nutrient and animal waste management plans to protect water quality and the environment.