GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE (GLRI)
Through a cooperative agreement, Headwaters RC&D Council is working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to establish a demonstration farm network in the Upper Genesee River Watershed in Potter County, Pennsylvania. By implementing the conservation practices that are part of this demonstration farm network, projects such as this support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goal for reducing nutrient runoff from agriculture.
Farmers participating in the network are implementing improved forest, pasture and cropland management practices, as well as manure management practices including waste storage facilities and heavy use areas. An additional farmer is participating in the network to demonstrate soil health practices on their dairy operation.
Through a cooperative agreement, Headwaters RC&D Council is working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to establish a demonstration farm network in the Upper Genesee River Watershed in Potter County, Pennsylvania. By implementing the conservation practices that are part of this demonstration farm network, projects such as this support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goal for reducing nutrient runoff from agriculture.
Farmers participating in the network are implementing improved forest, pasture and cropland management practices, as well as manure management practices including waste storage facilities and heavy use areas. An additional farmer is participating in the network to demonstrate soil health practices on their dairy operation.
GLRI PROJECT VIDEOS
PLANTING GREEN
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PASTURE IMPROVEMENTS
WITH AG LIME Pasture Improvement with Ag Lime - GLRI High calcium lime was applied to the individual paddocks based upon Penn State soil analysis results. Each paddock is being managed as a separate production unit.
Prior to lime application, a lime density test was performed to determine the proper spreader settings and tractor ground speed. Three plastic film barriers were put in place to restrict Ag lime application in two of the paddocks that tested low, 4.7 - 5.4 for pH, to conduct a demonstration of pasture forage production with Ag lime included and excluded. |
STREAM WATER
SAMPLE COLLECTION
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