Farm Assistance

Planning

Programs

Best Management Practices

Tips

Resource Conservation Planning for Farms Large and Small

Adopting best management practices will minimize the impacts of livestock operations on soil and water resources.

Today more than ever farmers need to farm more intelligently, more economically, and in greater harmony with the environment. Wise planning and management reduce costs and protects our soil and water resources against degradation. The Whatcom Conservation District provides technical assistance to farmers and landowners who seek out ways to minimize the impacts of livestock operations on soil and water resources. Financial assistance may be available for some conservation practices. Please see the "Programs" section below. The WCD also participates in a variety of educational programs. We work in cooperation with teachers, landowners and local non-profit groups on conservation, restoration and education projects throughout the year.

The following programs, tips and practices are offered though the Whatcom Conservation District

Planning

• Dairy Nutrient Management Plan
  
• Small Farm Planning
  

Programs

• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
  

Best Management Practices

• Livestock Operations
  
• Pasture Improvement
  
• Pasture Management
  
• Manure Composting Marketing Guide
  
• The Compost Connection Web Page
  
• Proposed Requirements for Manure Nutrient Management: Potential Sector Impacts(102kb)
  
• Reducing Mud
  
• Composting Livestock Manure
  

Tips

• Methane Digester (PowerPoint Presentation - 348Kb)
  
• Foot and Mouth Disease
  
• Farmers Tax Guide