Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Virginia’s rivers, streams and the Chesapeake Bay are some of the Commonwealth’s most treasured natural resources. Keeping them clean and healthy is imperative for not only the environment, but Virginia’s economy and farmers. That’s where the Water Quality Improvement Fund comes in. READ MORE
The Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) is committed to supporting commercial vegetable and agronomic crop production by conducting state-of-the art research into cover crops, fertilizers, soil tillage and soil management. READ MORE
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
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
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
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
Although the Virginia Resource Management Plan (RMP). Program just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, many farmers are still unaware of the long-term benefits of participating in this voluntary conservation program. READ MORE
By implementing effective conservation strategies, farmers can enhance soil health, protect water quality and foster biodiversity with the added benefit of increased productivity and access to state cost-share programs. READ MORE
