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Recognizing farmers' contributions to protecting Virginia's waterways this National Water Quality Month. READ MORE
When Bruce and Katherine Johnson purchased Dragonfly Farms just west of Louisa, they confronted severely eroded soils and degraded conditions after years of corn and soybean row-cropping, motivating them to stabilize the soil, create a productive farming system, and transform the property into a model for regenerative practices. READ MORE
Vanessa Sandin is a role model for new farmers aiming to minimize their impact on the Chesapeake Bay. READ MORE
For the fourth year in a row, record-breaking cost-share assistance is available for farmers through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS). READ MORE
Tim Alderson and his family strive to implement conservation practices on their 210-acre cattle farm in Pittsylvania County by improving surrounding water quality, an effort made possible through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) Program. READ MORE
Massie and Sons Farm's unique use of agricultural best management practices exemplify stewardship of the York River Basin and earned them a Grand Basin Clean Water Farm award in 2023. READ MORE
If you were a farmer impacted by damage from Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for financial relief through your local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). READ MORE
John Bryant, owner of Old Tavern Farm in New Kent County, Virginia is dedicated to sustainable farming. READ MORE
DCR is proud to celebrate Darryl Glover's extraordinary - and ongoing - work to conserve and protect precious natural resources.... READ MORE
What tips do these DCR employees have for girls interested in science? READ MORE
