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To utilize an on farm nutrient assessment and BMP credit calculation tool developed to facilitate ecosystem market trading for inventorying farmers voluntary conservation practices

Agreement Number
10-168
Awardee Name
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
To utilize an on farm nutrient assessment and BMP credit calculation tool developed to facilitate ecosystem market trading for inventorying farmers voluntary conservation practices
Awardee State/Territory
Maryland
Involved States/territories
Maryland
Award Year
2010
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$264,700.00
Production/Use
Farmland Agricultural
Farmland Horticultural
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Carbon emissions and sequestration
Carbon sequestration
Water Quality
Conservation Practice(s)
Cover Crop
Nutrient Management
Residue and Tillage Management
Project Background
The purpose of this project is to utilize an on farm nutrient assessment and bmp credit calculation tool developed to facilitate ecosystem market trading for inventorying farmer’s voluntary conservation practices.
Final Report URL
Review Final Report
Awardee Technical Contact Name
John Rhoderick