Producers
are extremely important to the health of our environment. A producer's
land is his/her greatest and most valuable asset. Each producer depends
on the health of his/her land to make a living. VGPA strives to protect
and improve the lands of Virginia in order to safeguard the environment
and keep our farmers farming.
Partnerships:
The
Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a valued VGPA partner joining with us
on issues like battling media misinformation, educating consumers
and helping secure funding for best management pracitces (BMP). Over
85 percent of of VGPA's members are enrolled in some type of conservation
practices such as continuous no-till or conservation tillage, winter
cover crops or nutrient management plans.
Carbon
Sequestration:
Carbon
is being traded on the Chicago Climate Exchange. Currently, the market
is steady but not explosive; however, the demand for offsets is expected
to climb considerably over the coming months and years.
Carbon
is sequestered through Best Management Practices (BMP's) such as continuous
no-till. If handled correctly, carbon sequestration can be a significant
positive for Virginia's producers.
Water
Quality: Coming Soon
Soil
Erosion: Coming Soon
Know
your environmental resources:
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