agriculture resource management
DESCRIPTION
Learn how to better manage agriculture resources with this basic overview of agg soil and water management. For more management information visithttp://www.plantdex.comTRANSCRIPT
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Agricultural Environmental Management
NYS Soil & Water Conservation Committee
Department of Agriculture & Markets A E M
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Agricultural Environmental Management
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Environmentally
Sound
Economically
Viable
Energy
EfficientAgriculture
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Agricultural Environmental Management
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Over 12,000 farms
of all types &
sizes Statewide
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AEM Meeting New Challenges
Meets challenges to:
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• Protect the environment
• Comply with regulations
• Address neighbor relations
• Help farm businesses thrive
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AEM Statewide Organization
Local AEM Team
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Led by the
NYS Soil &
Water Conservation Committee
&
County Soil & Water Conservation
Districts
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The Local AEM TeamAgricultural Environmental Management
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Locally Led by Conservation Partners• Farmers
• Soil & Water Conservation Districts
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Farm Service Agency
• Agri-Business
• Watershed Groups
• Environmental Organizations
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• Identify & prioritize local issues & opportunities
• Plan & coordinate activities
• Obtain funding
• Conduct outreach
• Evaluate efforts
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County AEM Strategic Plans:
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Agricultural Environmental Management
Helps address New York’s commitment to the:
• Clean Water Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Coastal Zone Management Act
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The AEM Program is:
Core Concepts• Voluntary, incentive-based
• Locally-led & delivered
• Based on watershed needs
• Customized farm by farm
• Confidential
• Coordinates assistance
• Promotes teamwork
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• Document stewardship
• Identify concerns & opportunities
• Develop conservation plans
• Implement conservation practices
• Evaluate plan, practices & program
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AEM Framework:
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AEM in Action Identify & prioritize
issues & opportunities
Install conservation practices
Initiate management changes
Utilize local, state & federal resources
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Farmers doing their part
to Protect Water
Quality
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5 Tiers
Tier 1 - Inventory Questionnaire
Tier 2 - Assessment Worksheets
Tier 3 - Planning
Tier 4 - Implementation
Tier 5 - Evaluation
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Tier 1 - QuestionnaireAgricultural Environmental Management
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Tier 1 - QuestionnaireFarm inventory completed by the farmer & AEM team.
Establishes basic information
Identifies potential concerns & benefits
Identifies farmer interests & opportunities
Determines worksheet needs
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Tier 2: Worksheets
Tier 2 - WorksheetsFarm manager completes assessment with AEM team.
Documents stewardship & benchmark conditions
Inventories concerns, benefits & opportunities
Provides an educational opportunity
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Tier 2 Worksheets
• Core• Dairy - Livestock• Horse• Greenhouse• Vineyard• Long Island
• Fruit - Vegetables
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Tier 3 - Conservation PlanningCustomized utilizing the NRCS 9-Step Planning Process
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3A - Initiation of progressive planning process addressing at least 1 priority issue
3B - Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan
3C - Whole Farm Plan
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Guide to Conservation Funding
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Helps identify resources to get conservation on the ground!
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Tier 4: Plan Implementation Install conservation
practices
Initiate management changes
Follow NRCS Standards & Specs
Utilize appropriate funding programs
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Tier 5 - Plan & Program Evaluation Farm Evaluation
Assessment Update
BMP Assessment
Plan Assessment/Revision/Update
Continuing Education/Coaching
Planning Unit Evaluation
County Program Evaluation
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The AEM Program is:Agricultural Environmental Management
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• Enhances farmer environmental awareness
• Promotes agriculture’s environmental benefits
Education
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2008 Statewide AEM Award Fessenden Dairy, Cayuga
County
AEM Roadside Sign Award E-Z Acres Farms, Cortland County
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Spreading the Word
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• Over 550 agricultural professionals have attended AEM communications training.
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Watershed Success:
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• Oneida Lake Watershed
• Steele Creek Watershed
• Skaneateles Lake Watershed
• Kueka Lake Watershed
• Wappinger’s Creek Watershed
• Lake Champlain Watershed…
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The AEM Program is:Agricultural Environmental Management
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• Awarded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
AEM Receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award
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Enhances the environment
Documents farmer stewardship
Maintains viability of farm enterprise
Reduces farmer exposure to liability
Assists farmers in complying with regulations
Coordinates federal, state & local assistance
Promotes agriculture’s benefits to the community
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MOO-ving Forward…
• As of 2008, over $73.6 million in State funds were awarded through District AEM programs to plan & implement conservation practices.
• The AEM Planner Certification Program accredits AEM Planners statewide.
• The AEM Base Program provides non-competitive funds to get conservation on the land!
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• Air
• Energy
• Credit Trading
• Marketing Opportunities
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New Legislation Expands AEM
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Protecting natural
resources, open space, & wildlife
habitat for ALL New Yorkers!
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Agricultural Environmental Management
NYS Soil & Water Conservation Committee
Department of Agriculture & Marketswww.nys-soilandwater.org
Productive Farms &
Healthy Watersheds
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