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's Conservation Buffer Initiative funds streamside buffer plantings to improve water quality and reduce agricultural runoff, led by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
The Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program funds science-based conservation practices to help Maryland farmers protect water quality and promote sustainable agriculture.
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.
Conservation Buffer Initiative supports Maryland farmers and landowners in establishing or improving farmland buffers to protect local streams, improve water quality, and support Chesapeake Bay health.