The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District offers technical assistance, as well as financial assistance and state tax credit for a variety of best management practices through the Virginia
Agricultural Cost Share Program.

The program offers more than 50 conservation practices that cover the full spectrum of agricultural operations. The District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office frequently partner to assist producers with their conservation efforts. Our cost share program is typically available for signup July through August.

Practices that may be funded:
Cover Crops
Nutrient Management Plans
Cropland Conversion
Streamline Fencing
Erosion Control

The VACS Manual is available at: http://consapps.dcr.virginia.gov/htdocs/agbmpman/agbmptoc.htm

  • November 10, 2024 – Cover Crop Early Planting Deadline
  • November 30, 2024 – Cover Crop Late Planting Deadline
  • March 14, 2025 – Nutrient Management Plans Due
  • March 15, 2025 – Begin Cover Crop Burndown
  • June 1, 2025 – Last Day for Cover Crop Burndown