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Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay Education Office
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Chesapeake Bay Educational Mini-Grant
Catalog of Conservation District Completed Projects
Agriculture
Workshops
Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Joel Semke, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Rd.
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000 Audience: Farmers
No-Till Workshop
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing a No-till Workshop that educates farmers
on the connection between no-till, nutrient management and the Chesapeake
Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role no-till plays; Target audience adopts/moves toward
adopting no-till practices.
Program Year: 07/08
Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Brian Sneeringer, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,170 Audience: Farmers
Annual No-Till Workshop
The 2007 Annual No-Till Meeting was an opportunity for farmers to hear
about issues such as the use of cover crops, manure application, soil
compaction, herbicide/pesticide issues, and new equipment.
Program Year: 06/07
Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Vy Trinh, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,345.37 Audience: Farmers
National No-Till Conference
Farmers learned of the soil saving benefits of no-till farming which
ultimately lead to reduced sediment and nutrient pollution.
Program Year: 05/06
Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Laurence Martick, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,622.85 Audience: farmers
Adams County No-Till Workshop
Because of heavy and poorly drained soils in Adams County, no-till farming
often causes farmers additional problems due to soil compaction and
rutting of fields. Through a workshop, on-farm visits, and bringing
in individuals who are successful with no-till farming, the district
provided technical and educational assistance to address concerns and
encourage greater acceptance of no-till farming.
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Program Year: 04/05
Bedford County
Bedford County Conservation District - Richard Hershberger, Project
Leader
702 W. Pitt Street, Suite 4
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-8099
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,030 Audience: Farmers
Nutrient Management Workshop & Equipment Demonstration
Designed for farmers, the educational workshop provided nutrient management
certification credits to those who need them and showed others the benefit
of nutrient management planning on farms.
Program Year: 03/04
Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Anthony Liguori, Project Leader
RR #5, Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539, ext. 114
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,225 Audience: students
Future Farmers of America Management Planning Competition
The project incorporated classroom lessons and study units coinciding
with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Specialist certification. Students
were provided site scenarios on which to conduct investigations and
evaluations to gain hands-on experience.
Program Year: 04/05
Centre County
Centre County Conservation District - John Wataha, Project Leader
414 Holmes Avenue
Suite 4
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817
Mini-Grant Funds: $814.81 Audience: Farmers
Agriculture Conservation Management Workshops
These workshops for area farmers discussed the topics of nutrient management,
Chesapeake Bay strategy, conservation practices, erosion and sedimentation
issues, and more.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 05/06
Clearfield County
Clearfield County Conservation District - Susan G. Reed, Project Leader
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2629
Mini-Grant Funds: $484.17 Audience: farmers and
livestock producers
Composting Workshop
The workshop informed farmers about proper composting methods.
Program Year: 04/05
Clearfield County
Clearfield County Conservation District - A. Jamie Ulrich, Project Leader
650 Leonard St.
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 857-7933
Mini-Grant Funds: $675 Audience: farmers
BMPs and Nutrient Management for Farm Profit and Clean Water
A series of workshops were planned for Clearfield County farmers. The
goal of the workshops was to familiarize farmers with the Chesapeake
Bay Program and Nutrient Management Act. However, due to staffing limitations
at the Clearfield Conservation District, the workshops were canceled.
The project was altered to include the direct mailing of an informational
brochure, covering the same information which was to be covered during
the workshops. The brochure was directly mailed to county farmers, which
was said to have extended the audience reached by the project.
Program Year: 99/00
Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Amy Skvarka, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $138.65 Audience: Equine producers
Common Sense Approach to Horse Management
The district held a meeting of equine producers to help educate them
on upcoming regulation changes and basic information on equine care
and management.
Program Year: 05/06
Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Frank Schneider, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
Dauphin, PA 17018
717-921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $385.38 Audience: AOs, CAFOs, VAOs,
importers of manure (operators), importers of manure (owners of land
if different from operator), horse operations, other interested parties
in Dauphin and surrounding counties
Act-38 (Nutrient Management) Update Meeting
The Act-38 (Nutrient Management) Update Meeting provided an update of
new nutrient management regulations effective October 1, 2006.
Program Year: 06/07
Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Larry Baum, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,951.50 Audience: Farmers
Chlorophyll Test Meter: A Tool for Nutrient Management
The district demonstrated the use of the chlorophyll test meter at two
meetings. This instrument assists with optimizing corn yields while
reducing nitrogen amounts reaching water sources; newsletter highlighted
benefits of using the chlorophyll meter.
Program Year: 05/06
Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Seleen Shimer, Project Leader
216 N Second St.
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $838 Audience: Local timber harvesters,
forest landowners and the general public
Timber Harvesting Workshop
This workshop provided loggers and land owners with practical guidance
to minimize the negative environmental impacts of harvesting timber,
specifically erosion and sedimentation. Workshop discussion included
information on the Chapter 102/105 requirements, specific BMP's to minimize
effects of soil erosion and guidance on writing an Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan.
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Program Year: 06/07
Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reineke, Project Leader
216 N Second St.
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,150 Audience: Ag community
Agricultural Education - Protecting Water Quality
This workshop provided the most recent and relevant conservation information
to farming community: BMPs, agricultural compliance issues, IPM and
agriculture's role in protecting water quality.
Program Year: 06/07
Juniata County
Juniata County Conservation District - Chris Snyder, Project Leader
RR #5, Box 35
Stoney Creek Drive
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-8953 x5
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,010 Audience: Farmers
3rd Annual Juniata County Farmer's Winter Meeting
The meeting educated farmers on no-till planting techniques and management.
Program Year: 05/06
Mifflin County
Mifflin County Conservation District - Cadie Pruss, Project Leader
20 Windmill Hill #4
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 248-4695
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000 Audience: Farmers
Agriculture in 21st Century
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing an Agriculture Conference that focuses
on agricultural best management practices, nonpoint source pollution
and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement
strategies to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
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Program Year: 07/08
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500 Audience: Farmers
Agriculture in the 21st Century
This conference educated farmers on agricultural impacts and conservation
needs.
Program Year: 06/07
Mifflin County
Mifflin County Conservation District - Cadie Pruss, Project Leader
20 Windmill Hill #4
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 248-4695
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500 Audience: Farmers
Agriculture in the 21st Century - A Conference for the Agricultural
Community
The conference targeted agricultural producers to educate them about
ways to reduce non-point source pollution and comply with state and
federal water regulations. Through various BMPs.
Program Year: 05/06
Northumberland County
Northumberland County Conservation District - Jaci Lucas, Project Leader
441 Plum Creek Rd.
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500 Audience: Agricultural
Community
Winter Conference
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing an Agriculture Conference that that
focuses on agricultural best management practices, nonpoint source pollution
and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement
strategies to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Program Year: 07/08
Northumberland County
Northumberland County Conservation District - Judy Becker, Project Leader
441 Plum Creek Rd.
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114
Mini-Grant Funds: $750 Audience: Agricultural Community
Twilight Meetings
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing Meetings that that focus on agricultural
best management practices, nonpoint source pollution and the Chesapeake
Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement
strategies to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
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Program Year: 07/08
Mini-Grant Funds: $683.36 Audience: Farming community
Twilight Meetings
Two meetings for farmers were held at opposite ends of the county, highlighting
new conservation practices, installing BMPs to improve water quality
and cleaner operations.
Program Year: 06/07
Northumberland County
Northumberland County Conservation District - Jaci Lucas, Project Leader
RR 3 Box 238-C
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114 x4
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,387 Audience: Ag community
Winter Conference 2007
A day-long annual program allows for a variety of conservation topics
to be presented to ag community, including best management practices,
environmental concerns, and water quality. Through presentations on
these topics, farmers are made aware of the role conservation plays
in our environment and the impacts pollution can have on it.
Program Year: 06/07
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,619.40 Audience: Farmers
Winter Conference 2006
The Winter Conference provided information to the county's farmers on
water quality, BMPs, environmental concerns and ag-related issues.
Program Year: 05/06
Mini-Grant Funds: $563.26 Audience: farmers
2004 Northumberland County Annual Winter Conference
This educational event taught farm operators ways to more effectively
reduce pollution and runoff potential from their farms. Participants
received soil test kits to help them start a soil testing routine on
their properties.
Program Year: 03/04
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Renee Swineford, Project Leader
403 W Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,072.84 Audience: Women residing
in Middle, Penns, Mahantango, Susquehanna River watersheds
Women in Ag Forum
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing an Agriculture Forum that that focuses
on agricultural best management practices, nonpoint source pollution
and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement
strategies to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
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Program Year: 07/08
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 W. Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007
Mini-Grant Funds: $921.28 Audience: Farmers
No-Till Idea Exchange
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing an Idea Exchange that that focuses
on no-till practices, nonpoint source pollution and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive
difference, role no-till plays; Target audience takes action to implement
no-till strategies.
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Program Year: 07/08
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 W. Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,534.57 Audience: Farmers
Farmer's Winter Meeting
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the
Chesapeake Bay through providing a Meeting that focuses on nutrient/sediment
pollution, BMP strategies and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs
pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role of BMPs, role audience plays in making
a positive difference; Target audience takes action to reduce nonpoint
source pollution.
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Program Year: 07/08
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 West Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007 x114
Mini-Grant Funds: $360 Audience: Farmers in Snyder County
No-Till Agricultural Exchange Application
The district allowed a method of exchanging no-till experiences among
farmers through hosting one or two informal breakfast/lunch meetings
in which experienced and new no-till farmers discuss concerns with conservation
district personnel.
Program Year: 06/07
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 West Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007 x114
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,195 Audience: Farmers in Snyder
and neighboring counties
Snyder County Farmer's Winter Meeting
The district conducted a conservation issue related winter meeting for
farmers, focusing on the reduction of nutrient and sediment pollution
in our surface and ground waters from farms.
Program Year: 06/07
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 West Market Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007 x114
Mini-Grant Funds: $981.12 Audience: Farmers
Farmer's Winter Meeting
This meeting educated farmers on ways to protect the environment with
agricultural structural and non-structural BMPs; it also addressed safe
handling of pesticides, integrated pest management, and other topics.
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Program Year: 05/06
Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler
403 West Market St.
Middleburg, PA 17844
(570) 837-0007 ext. 114
Mini-Grant Funds: $588.43-$1,000 Audience: farmers
Snyder County Farmer's Winter Meeting
The conservation district hosted a "Winter Meeting" for Snyder
County farmers, featuring presentations on topics including: BMPs through
grant programs and technical assistance, BMPs that farmers can install
on their own, soil quality, no-till farming, and safe use of pesticides.
Experts from Penn State Extension and NRCS presented information. The
meeting also allowed farmers to earn pesticide credits, which the district
hopes will bolster attendance.
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Program Year: 04/05, 02/03, 01/02
Union County
Union County Conservation District – Josh Keister, Project Leader
155 North 15th St.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 524-3860
Mini-Grant Funds: $770 Audience: Farmers wishing
to learn more about no-till practices.
No-till Alliance State College Trip
The project would consist of a marketing time period to advertise and
take reservations for the trip to the PA No-till Alliance annual meeting
in State College for the purpose of no-till education of local farmers.
Project Year: 06/07
Union County
Union County Conservation District - Josh Keister, Project Leader
155 North 15th St.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 524-3860
Mini-Grant Funds: $836.50 Audience: Farmers
No-Till Conversion Project
This project reinforced the benefits of no-till planting for environmental
and economical benefits to area farmers.
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Program Year: 05/06
York County
York County Conservation District - Mark Flaharty, Project Leader
118 Pleasant Acres Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-7430
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,867.67 Audience: Farmers
Enhanced Nutrient Management
Three educational sessions for farmers taught how to use a chlorophyll
meter to measure nitrogen status of corn and how to improve nitrogen
use efficiency and application management.
Program Year: 05/06
York County
York County Conservation District - Mark Flaharty, Project Leader
118 Pleasant Acres Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-2966 ext. 106
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000 Audience: horse
owners, 4H Club members, municipal officials
Resources Management for Horse Owners
The program primarily consisted of educational outreach to horse owners
within York County. The program explained proper manure management and
water quality concerns associated with raising horses, manure run-off
in particular. Horse owners were educated about the problems associated
with their sites and about how they can correct existing conditions.
Program Year: 00/01
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