Stroud Farm Stewardship Program: Chiques Creek Farm Opportunities

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Stroud Farm Stewardship Program: Chiques Creek Farm Opportunities

What is the Stroud Center? Stroud’s Farm Stewardship Program OVERVIEW What is the Stroud Center? Stroud’s Farm Stewardship Program USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (“RCPP”) Photo: USDA NRCS

Advancing knowledge and stewardship of fresh water systems through research, education, and restoration 3

Illustration by Frank McShane for Schuylkill Action Network 5

Stroud Farm Stewardship Program Open to farmers taking big steps: Getting all required plans Installing all needed BMPs Offers $4,000 voucher for each acre put into forested buffer ($20,000 maximum) Can be used combined with USDA RCPP to cover costs for BMPs and technical assistance

Example farm project and technical assistance

Photo Credit: Team Ag Inc. Example of voucher use Barnyard near stream with manure runoff concerns BMPs to fix cost $80k Photo Credit: Team Ag Inc.

Photo Credit: Team Ag Inc. Example of voucher use USDA RCPP cost share: $70k 2.5 ac forest buffer: $10k voucher Photo Credit: Team Ag Inc.

Forest buffers and livestock exclusion Stroud Farm Stewardship Program offers $4,000 per acre for new buffers USDA RCPP requires 35’ forest buffers These programs can be combined

How can farmers participate in these programs? Contact Stroud, NRCS or private ag consultants (Team Ag or Red Barn Consulting) Meet to discuss goals and needs for farm Apply for NRCS RCPP Sign up for Stroud Farm Stewardship Program Photo Credit: Team Ag Inc.

Contact Info: Stephanie Eisenbise Stroud Water Research Center (610) 268-2153 ext. 311 seisenbise@stroudcenter.org