Agreement Number
11-197
Awardee Name
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Inc
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Conservation Outreach to Non-English Speaking Poultry Growers
Awardee State/Territory
Maryland
Involved States/territories
Maryland
Award Year
2011
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$73,500.00
Production/Use
Natural Areas
Watershed/Riparian Zone
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Water Quality
Conservation Practice(s)
Nutrient Management
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
This project will provide critical information on CAFO, MAFO, CNMO, routine maintenance procedures of installed best management practices, related water quality information, and information on federal and state stewardship cost-share programs by translating it into Korean and Vietnamese. The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts will partner with poultry experts with the University of Maryland Extension, Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, Delmarva Poultry Industry and Korean and Vietnamese community leaders to select the publications, fact sheets and other appropriate material to be translated and mailed to Korean and Vietnamese growers.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Gerald Talbert