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NC AGRICULTURE COST SHARE PROGRAMA major cause of water quality problems in North Carolina and in the US is "nonpoint source" pollution. In many places across our state, damage to our water resources comes from soil erosion, excessive fertilizer use, animal waste contamination, and improper use of agricultural chemicals. The North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program was established in 1984 to help reduce the sources of agricultural non-point pollution to N.C. waters. This program helps landowners or renters of existing agricultural operations improve their on-farm management by using Best Management Practices, also called BMP's. These BMP's or management systems can make farmers more productive while reducing the potential for polluting surface and groundwater. The great part about the Cost Share Program is that participants can be reimbursed up to 75% of a predetermined average cost for each BMP installed. 25% of the costs are the responsibility of the farmer. The farmer's costs may include the use of existing material and labor. Below are some BMP’s that have been approved for the program.
For more information: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/pages/agcostshareprogram.html
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURE DISTRICT PROGRAMThe Lincoln County Commissioners adopted a Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance in October 2002. The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce potential nuisance suits by providing advance notice to surrounding landowners of the presence of voluntary agricultural districts and to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non-farm development, recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economic and cultural life of the county. The Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District administers this program. To get more information or to signup for this program contact the District office.
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