Cost Share Available to Improve your 4R Nutrient Stewardship and your Bottom Line
Queenstown, Maryland (March 8, 2021) – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is looking for producers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed portions of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, who are interested in enhancing their 4R nutrient stewardship by adding an additional split to their nitrogen application for the 2021 corn growing season. Eligibility includes meeting core nutrient management requirements, providing a minimum of 40 acres at $15 an acre, and allowing access to agronomic and financial data that will be kept confidential. These results will be used to develop case studies and outreach materials showcasing the benefits of splitting nitrogen applications.
Sign-up for 2021 is due March 15th. Farmers in Pennsylvania will work directly with the PA 4R Alliance, Eric Rosenbaum of Rosetree Consulting, and their preferred retailer. Delaware and Maryland producers will work with DEMD 4R Alliance, Thompson Ag Consulting, and their preferred retailer.
Funding for this three-year project is sponsored by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund. A three-year grant has been provided for education, training, and cost-share to increase the implementation of 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is a non-profit that supports local 4R Alliance, collaborations of agribusinesses, researchers, government agencies, and conservation groups working to advance nutrient stewardship within the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic Region. Please contact the staff in your state if interested in signing up or for questions!
Maryland & Delaware – Jenell Eck – jenell.mdag@gmail.com
Pennsylvania – Eric Rosenbaum – ericrosenbaum@rosetreeconsulting.com
More information on our association can be found on our website.
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The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is a non-profit entity working to provide education to farmers on the economic and environmental benefits of implementing 4R nutrient stewardship practices, which will accelerate progress toward clean water and habitat goals.