Technical
Resources

Link to POSWCD Ag. Cost-Share Policy

FY 09-10 Virginia Agricultural BMP Manual

Streamside Livestock Exclusion

Managing Grasslands for Profit

Better Soils with the No-Till System

Cooperative Extension Resources

On-Site Composting of Routine Animal Mortality

On-Site Burial of Routine Animal Mortality

Link to POSWCD Residential Cost-Share Policy

VCE Septic Tips & Options

Programs

The Peaks of Otter Soil & Water Conservation District (POSWCD) has a wide variety of Agricultural, Residential,and Educational programs. The TMDL and Agricultural BMP programs are the bulk of the work we do. Programs include helping to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs), initiating low-cost loans to help producers with soil & water projects, administering Agricultural Complaints, and helping water quality throughout the region with our TMDL projects. Below you will find links to each of the type of projects, including how to apply and forms.

Agricultural BMPs & Cost Share	No-Till Drill Lease Program
TMDL Agricultural Program	Agricultural Complaints
TMDL Residential Program	Educational Programs
Low-Interest Loan Program

To the right you'll find links to some of our documents and technical resources. If you have questions or are interested in a program, please give us a call or stop by the USDA Service Office and talk to us!

The Peaks of Otter Soil and Water Conservation District programs, activities and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin or political affiliation. The District is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
1031 Turnpike Rd., Bedford, VA 24523 (USDA Service Center) Phone: 540.586.9195 x4 Fax: 540.586.4638 poswcd@verizon.net