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Many Pennsylvania farmers taking voluntary action to improve water quality, survey finds
December 20, 2016Bay Program’s Agriculture Workgroup approves survey methodology
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Striking a balance between farming and wildlife habitat
October 31, 2016Improving water quality and bringing back quail populations is a win-win with the Natural Lands Project
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A Pennsylvania farm helps protect the Bay
June 24, 2016Tools like no-till farming help ease agriculture’s effects on water quality
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Best management practice verification programs in place across Bay watershed
June 23, 2016EPA has approved programs for all jurisdictions in the Chesapeake region
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Report recommends managing roadside ditches to improve health of local waters
March 8, 2016Ditch management offers cost-effective strategy to meet water quality goals
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Oregon Dairy Farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania
July 9, 2015In the heart of Lancaster County, this family farm is a leader in conservation and sustainability
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Sustainability is the ultimate wine pairing
November 18, 2014At Boordy Vineyards, smart business means responsible land management and community engagement.
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Maryland horse farmers steward the land
October 7, 2014Waredaca horse farm sets a positive example for environmental stewards and the equine community alike.
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Reducing agricultural runoff creates clean water in Chesapeake Bay
May 29, 2014Scientists link on-farm best management practices with improvements in water quality.
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Farm Bill changes landscape for conservation funding in Bay watershed
May 8, 2014The bill will bring farmers and watershed groups together.
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