Quantifying the economic and environmental benefirts of management intensive graing in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Agreement Number

16-038

Awardee Name

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc

Grant Type

Classic

Project Title

Quantifying the economic and environmental benefirts of management intensive graing in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Awardee State/Territory

Maryland

Involved States/territories

Maryland

Award Year

2015

Start Date

10/03/2015

End Date

03/30/2019

Award Amount

$491,070.00

Resource Concern (Broad)

Soil

Project Background

The purpose of this project is to expand the use of management intensive grazing in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, enrolling at least 35 farmers to transition 1,400 acres of farmland to rotation grazing. CBF will quantify the nutrient and greenhouse gas benefits associated with the transition and explore opportunities for producers to participate in water quality trading and greenhouse gas markets.