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Nominate The Next Mid-Atlantic 4R Advocate
Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association (MA4R) will be accepting nominations until December 4th. The purpose of a 4R Advocate program is to highlight growers and agricultural retail partners for implementing 4R practices, while offering a year of recognition.
Plant Map 3D: A New Technology Helping Farmers Get More Benefit from Cover Crops
Applications are now open! Plant Map 3D helps farmers see how much nitrogen their cover crops have made available for corn uptake — and adjust sidedress rates accordingly. The technology is available to eligible Chesapeake Bay watershed farmers through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Apply […]
2025 Summer Voucher Findings
One way, MA4R has been moving the needle, is through the use of 4R Vouchers. These vouchers are good for $1,000 worth of nutrient data management or advanced nutrient management planning. Funds go directly to a trusted advisor to assist a farmer for free or at a reduced cost. The purpose of the voucher allows any farm, no matter the size or level of 4R implementation, to organize their data or plan out how to utilize an advanced nutrient management practice for their business and showcase how the practice would benefit their farming operation.
Mid-Atlantic 4R’s Launches a New Website
Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is very excited to share, they have recently completed a new updated website! Check out 4rmidatlantic.com to see our updated website, learn about current funding opportunities, and meet all those who work together to make for a successful program.
4Rs Collaborate with Hoover Manure Expo
Join Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and Pennsylvania 4R Alliance at Hoover’s Manure Expo set on July 27, 2026.
4R Voucher & Implementation Program Now Available for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Farmers
Funding is available for Chesapeake Bay Watershed farmers and trusted advisors implementing advanced nutrient management practices. Eligible participants may receive planning vouchers, per-acre cost-share payments, and technical assistance support for qualifying 4R stewardship projects.
2026 4R Science Symposium Showcases Innovation in Nutrient Stewardship Across the Mid-Atlantic
The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association held a successful 2026 4R Science Symposium on Monday, February 9, 2026. Over 70 trusted advisors and like-minded organizations joined Mid-Atlantic 4R in Lancaster Pennsylvania to learn more about practical science-based applications of 4R Nutrient Stewardship and hear directly from experts through research insights and real-world case studies highlighting how 4R farming practices are implemented on farms.
Funding, Findings, and Fertilizer Webinar: In Case You Missed It
Chester, Maryland (December 16, 2025) – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association hosted a webinar “Funding, Findings, and Fertilizer” on December 5th, featuring four different topics. The webinar was recorded and can be viewed on their YouTube channel. Attendees were able to obtain continuing education credits. Below you can read a summary on each topic. […]
Nominate a 4R Advocate in the Mid-Atlantic
Highlight a 4R Farmer and Crop Consultant Today Chester, Maryland – October 2, 2025 – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association (MA4R) is seeking nominations for a 4R Advocate in their region. The 4R Advocate Program recognizes agricultural retailers and growers who implement advanced fertilizer best management practices that incorporate the principles of 4R nutrient […]
Nominate a 4R Advocate in the Mid-Atlantic
Highlight a 4R Farmer and Crop Consultant Today Chester, Maryland – October 2, 2025 – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association (MA4R) is seeking nominations for a 4R Advocate in their region. The 4R Advocate Program recognizes agricultural retailers and growers who implement advanced fertilizer best management practices that incorporate the principles of 4R nutrient […]