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e Soil Health Key Points

WEBWhat’s critical about soil health now? 1. World population is projected to increase from 7 billion in . 2013 to more than 9 billion in 2050. To sustain this level of

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healthy, productive soils checklist for growers

WEBhealthy, productive soils checklist for growers USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. www.nrcs.usda.gov Managing for soil health is one of the easiest and most

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Juniata County Conservation District Holds Soil Health Workshops

WEBJuniata County Conservation District held two soil health workshops. The first workshop was held at Chip Spatz’s Farm in Richfield on October 13, 2022.

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Cumberland County’s Cover Crop Program is a Model for Others …

WEBCumberland County’s Cover Crop Program is a Model for Others Working to Improve Soil Health and Stem Polluted Farm Runoff. Written by Shannon Wehinger on June 10, 2022.Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight

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2022 Poster Contest Theme: “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life”

WEBJust in time for back to school! The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has announced the 2022 Poster Contest theme: “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.”. PACD will be accepting photos of your county’s winners until June 30, 2022. We are very excited to see all the artistic entries for this year’s theme!

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The road to Soil Health

WEB3/12/2013 1 STC Briefing 2.14.13 The road to Soil Health United States Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Beaver County Conservation District Holds Soil Health and Cover …

WEBPhoto submitted by Beaver County Conservation District. Fourteen farmers spent the evening learning about soil health and cover crops at Fischer’s Windy Ridge Dairy in Fombell, Beaver County, on August 12, 2016. The event was hosted by Andy Gaver, District Conservationist at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and …

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PRISM » pacd.org

WEBNorth West Pennsylvania PRISM Pilot. PACD was awarded a $210,000 Landscape Scale Restoration grant from the USDA Forest Service to pilot a Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program in the NW region of Pennsylvania. The NW region covers 13 counties: Erie, Warren, McKean, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, …

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Perry County Conservation District Hosts Equipment Demo and …

WEBFinancial 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.

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CREP » pacd.org

WEBThe 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show runs January 6-13, 2024 in Harrisburg. This year’s event celebrates how we are Connecting Our Communities.Visit the Conservation District booth (co-located with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service) in the GIANT Exposition Hall.

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Mini-grant » pacd.org

WEBThis project was funded through the 2023-24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Mini-grant Program. Pennsylvania’s county conservation districts were awarded nearly $37,000 for twenty-one pollution reduction projects in twenty counties. These projects will educate adults on water pollution prevention.

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Grants » pacd.org

WEBThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $33.8 million in grant awards to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 104 grants will leverage more than $30 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of more than $64 million.

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Washington County Conservation District Recognizes Staff

WEBWashington County Conservation District recognized staff for years of service at a monthly board meeting. These individuals have dedicated years to conserving soil and water health in Washington County and were recognized for their duty, dedication, and loyalty to Washington County Conservation District.

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Engineering Program (TAG) » pacd.org

WEBOn September 30, 2019, PACD Conservation Engineer Danielle Kalp, PE, moved from the Somerset office to the Clarion office. Her new phone number is 814-297-5261. Danielle joins Conservation Technician Randi Tyler in Clarion. Click here for more information on the Engineering Assistance Program. Continue Reading.

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The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD

WEBSeveral conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon on July 19, 2023. “Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners work tirelessly to ensure we have enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations. Today, we took time to recognize some of these outstanding individuals,” said Brenda Shambaugh

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Sinkholes and Water Quality

WEBSinkholes and Water Quality We All Live Downstream If you live in a rural area, you probably get your water from a well or spring. For health and aesthetic

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Butler County Conservation District

WEBThe Butler County Conservation District is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time position as a Conservation Resource Specialist. This position requires excellent organization, communication and technical skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for delegated duties under various District programs.

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Awards » pacd.org

WEBThe award is intended to recognize and reward individuals or organizations at the administrative level for their efforts in environmental recreation, rather than at the technical level, where so many awards already exist. Entries must be received at the PACD office no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30.

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Conserving Natural Resources for Our Future.

WEBSupport Pennsylvania’s County Conservation Districts Conserving Natural Resources for Our Future. Conservation districts are local units of government

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