
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Guest AuthorPosted January 27, 2025
Although the Virginia Resource Management Plan (RMP). Program just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, many farmers are still unaware of the long-term benefits of participating in this voluntary conservation program. READ MOREBy Matt SabasPosted October 31, 2024
By implementing effective conservation strategies, farmers can enhance soil health, protect water quality and foster biodiversity with the added benefit of increased productivity and access to state cost-share programs. READ MOREBy Dave NeudeckPosted January 03, 2023
DCR had numerous accomplishments in 2022. Read more about what has happened. READ MOREBy Rebecca JonesPosted December 19, 2022
By enriching the land and protecting waters, 2022's Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award recipients are leaders in forward-thinking farming READ MOREBy Julie BuchananPosted November 16, 2020
Moving poultry litter out of Virginia's main poultry-producing areas to be applied properly as a crop nutrient source pays for some agricultural producers. Read about one farmer's experience in Halifax County. READ MORE