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Fall Tour

Fall Tour 2008On October 15th the Susquehanna County Conservation District hosted a Fall Bus Tour highlighting projects completed throughout the County. Financial and other support for this tour was provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Chesapeake Bay Program. The tour included stops to Agawam Farms to show off an example of the District’s Fall No-till Cover Crop Program, a Dirt & Gravel Road project and a gas drilling site in Auburn Township to view best management practices for erosion and sediment control. Best Management Practices were also the topic on Dave and Lynda Juser’s farm, with views of their spring development and watering system, 1100 feet of streambank fencing, and tree buffer plantings. Also included on the tour was Ed Kelly’s Farm showcasing his 14,000 square foot concrete barnyard and the Fall Tour concluded with a visit to the LaRue family Farm to learn about their vegetable farming practices.

last updated 11/25/08