NHLA receives Agriculture Nutrient Management Grant from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food Bureau of Markets.
January 2003
Grant Background: The 2001 session of the New Hampshire Legislature passed legislation establishing an agriculture nutrient management grant program and funding it for two years. Those funds have been augmented by a grant from the NH Department of Environmental Services Nonpoint Source Program. The purpose of the program is to assist agricultural land and livestock owners with efforts to minimize adverse effects to waters of the state from agricultural nutrients including commercial fertilizers, animal manures and agricultural composts.
Program Background: The Agricultural Nutrient Management (ANM) Grant Program seeks to provide financial education and technical assistance for livestock and agricultural land operations and related organizations with implementing Best Management Practices and such other measures necessary to prevent or mitigate water pollution. Applicants for ANM grants may apply for cost assistance of up to $2,500 per year. There is no match required, however, in-kind services such as labor provided by the applicant will enhance the application. The majority of the funding will be used for on-farm projects that address the program objectives. Funding may also be utilized by organizations for educational projects.
NHLA will use the grant money to educate landscape professionals to the best management practices in the use of agricultural nutrients on landscapes through a series of lectures, field trips, and newsletter articles to members. The focus will be in three areas:
- The best methods for storage and use of commercial fertilizers and other soil amendments so as to prevent or mitigate water pollution.
- Effective means of erosion control for landscape construction projects.
- Laws and regulations related to water pollution.
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