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cost effective fall and winter feeding ] programs and compared the cost of ! stockpiling fescue versus hay harvesting costs. In addition, nutritional comparisons of stockpiled and hay were • discussed. Mr. Shoemaker emphasized ! that stockpiled fescue contains much * more nutritional value than most of • our average hay and that winter grazing is the most economic way of harvesting the grass. The bottom line is that stockpiling fescue provides the highest economic return. I
Frances Smith, conservation spe- * cialist with the Culpeper Soil and ] Water Conservation District, provided information on the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Cost Share Program and encouraged area producers to par- - ticipate. According to Ms. Smith the 7 District has up to $7, 500 . pef ; landowner per year to address agricul-. tural water quality problems; the idea is to provide a monetary incentive (cost share) to install conservation - practices that reduce erosion and I nutrient runoff from agricultural lands.
Eligible practices include alternative watering systems, internal fencing, and the development of grazing systems. Several other BMPs are also available; contact Ms. Smith at 825- ■ 8591 for further information. I
The meeting concluded with a ‘ delicious lunch catered by Wayne and Dot Waller, owners of the Ben Venue Market. The menu consisted of BBQ beef, home made baked beans, cole slaw, and pineapple upside down cake.
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