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AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture

Develop an Ag Water Quality Plan

Ag Water Quality Plans

Develop an Ag Water Quality (AWQ) Plan to promote farm health and identify best management practices for your site.

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Nutrient Management

Find nutrient management calculators, worksheets, and other tools to help you complete your Nutrient Management Plan.

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Farm Riparian Buffers

Protect and conserve your farm streams and local waterways with handy tips and other stream management resources.

Riparian Buffers BMPs
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One Good Idea

Explore this multimedia clearinghouse where farmers can learn from other farmers and boost stewardship practices.

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Planting Along Your Waterway

This publication covers best practices for planting along your waterway to improve the quality of your local stream, pond or lake.

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Farmer-Led Virtual Shop Talks

Join other producers for the next peer discussion and problem solving virtual meet-up event. Learn, share, collaborate!

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Climate Smart Agriculture

Explore a wealth of resources that promote agriculture health and climate smart management techniques.

Be Climate Smart
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Soil, Water & Livestock Publications

Discover best management practices for water & soil quality when it comes to livestock - from streamside grazing to all weather surfaces.

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Agriculture Success Stories

This ArcGIS story map shows examples of agriculture producers in Kentucky using practices to help prevent soil erosion and protect water quality.

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Manure Handling to Prevent Runoff

Manure Handling to Prevent Runoff

with Loretto Motherhouse Farms

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Consider Soil Conditions When Winter Feeding Hay

Soil Conditions & Winter Feeding Hay

with Loretto Motherhouse Farms

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Active Woodland Management for Desirable Species

Active Woodland Management

with Loretto Motherhouse Farms

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Marketing beef and non-GMO

Marketing beef and non-GMO

with Loretto Motherhouse Farms

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Virtual Shop Talk: Making Conservation Make Cents

Making Conservation Make Cents

One Good Idea Virtual Shop Talk

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Virtual Shop Talk: Re-Thinking How We Manage On-Farm Nutrients

Re-Thinking On-Farm Nutrient Management

One Good Idea Virtual Shop Talk

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Virtual Shop Talk: Making Progress through On-Farm Trials

On-Farm Trials Progress

One Good Idea Virtual Shop Talk

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Farmer-to-Farmer Perspectives to Help You Nail Down Your Next Steps

Farmer-to-Farmer Perspectives

One Good Idea Virtual Shop Talk

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Tire Tanks for Watering Livestock

Tire Tanks

Watering Livestock (DIY)

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Act – Berkley Green Farm

Berkley Green Farm

KY Agriculture Water Quality Act

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Act – Sherwood Acres Farm

Sherwood Acres Farm

KY Agriculture Water Quality Act

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Act – Jim Morse's Story

Jim Morse's Story

KY Agriculture Water Quality Act

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Act – Bob James' Story

Bob James' Story

KY Agriculture Water Quality Act

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Plan – TNT Farms

TNT Farms

KY Agriculture Water Quality Plan

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KY Agriculture Water Quality Act – Mark Turner's Story

Mark Turner's Story

KY Agriculture Water Quality Act

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Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Act - Tallow Creek

Tallow Creek

KY Agricultural Water Quality Act

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NM Plans for Farmers

with Tammy Barnes

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Manure Sampling/Handling

with Tammy Barnes

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Soil & Water Stewardship

with Dr. Amanda Gumbert

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Stream buffers

Benefits of Stream Buffers

with Dr. Amanda Gumbert

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Contact Information

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073