Current Programs with the Mifflin County Conservation District:

For Agricultural Best Management Practice design and implementation:

Upper Kishacoquillas Creek Watershed:
Open to landowners and agricultural producers in the Upper Kishacoquillas Creek Watershed (Belleville to Allensville). Funding for all Best Management Practices (i.e. manure storages, animal heavy use areas, animal trails and walkways, grazing systems, stream fencing, riparian forest buffers, etc.)

 Hungry Run Watershed:
Open to landowners and agricultural producers in the Hungry Run Watershed which runs through Burnham and Vira. Funding for all Best Management Practices (i.e. manure storages, animal heavy use areas, animal trails and walkways, grazing systems, stream fencing, riparian forest buffers, etc.)

Mifflin County Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP):
Open to all landowners in Mifflin County for agricultural BMP installation. Landowners/operators must fill out an application for assistance. Applications are ranked based on water quality improvement and nutrient and sediment reductions. To find out when the next application period will be open visit the District office or check our calendar/home page.

Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP)
Through the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Program, farmers, landowner, and businesses earn tax credits for implementing “Best Management Practices” (BMPs) that will enhance farm production and protect natural resources.

http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/StateConservationCommission/REAP/Pages/default.aspx

Other Cost-Share Programs may be available through the Conservation District. If you are interested in installing conservation practices or developing plans for your operation, please contact us.

Cost Share programs are also available through:
Mifflin County Office of the USDA-Natural Conservation Service.
Please contact them at 717-248-9541 ext. 3