PA SCC Nutrient Management Grants

The PA State Conservation Commission (SCC) has announced that it will be accepting applications for 2004 grants to help financially qualified farmers implement eligible best management practices (BMPs) that are included in their farm-specific, Pennsylvania-approved nutrient management plan. The announced round of grant applications is for projects to be completed in 2004. Applications will be accepted from April 26-30. Applications are available at local county conservation district offices or from the Pa. State Conservation Commission. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Nutrient Management Program staff, PDA at 717 772-4187. For more information on the grant program, see the on-line brochure on the commission website's Nutrient Management page at http://www.pascc.state.pa.us.