peacemaker
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I Apoligize if this is the wrong board for this question.
A government program is offered here in SW Virginia that is set up for conservation practices like denying cattle access to the streams and rivers to preserve the waters.etc etc
By doing this... the program will pay for certain things like interier fencing , wells , troughs, etc etc. up to 90% for first time farmers as myself.
Sound good ????
You have to plant a certain amount of trees along the stream areas but they still pay the 90%
After reading further It seems that you have to block the cattle access to 100% of woodland areas also, I could almost live with that other than I think the cattle might appreciate a little shade at times.
But then it seems that they also tell you how many cattle you are allowed to own per acre. (1) cow unit per 2 acres
But what if you have the grass and feed to run a few more?
Or have plenty of grass and want to run steer just for the summer months and sell.
Are you then in violation of the contract. could be fined?
Two neighbors told me once they get involved in your land they will alway's be telling you what you can and can't do
(10-15 year contract) & checking on you.
My question... are programs like this good or is it getting to much like big brother on the farm.
I will study more but just wondered what kind of experiences you all may have had with programs like these.
Thanks... I havent signed up yet...
A government program is offered here in SW Virginia that is set up for conservation practices like denying cattle access to the streams and rivers to preserve the waters.etc etc
By doing this... the program will pay for certain things like interier fencing , wells , troughs, etc etc. up to 90% for first time farmers as myself.
Sound good ????
You have to plant a certain amount of trees along the stream areas but they still pay the 90%
After reading further It seems that you have to block the cattle access to 100% of woodland areas also, I could almost live with that other than I think the cattle might appreciate a little shade at times.
But then it seems that they also tell you how many cattle you are allowed to own per acre. (1) cow unit per 2 acres
But what if you have the grass and feed to run a few more?
Or have plenty of grass and want to run steer just for the summer months and sell.
Are you then in violation of the contract. could be fined?
Two neighbors told me once they get involved in your land they will alway's be telling you what you can and can't do
(10-15 year contract) & checking on you.
My question... are programs like this good or is it getting to much like big brother on the farm.
I will study more but just wondered what kind of experiences you all may have had with programs like these.
Thanks... I havent signed up yet...