Open Space Easements 1

Open Space Easements 1

by | Dec 3, 2019

Programs Open Space Easements 1 Under Virginia’s Open-Space Land Act, open-space easements are legal agreements between landowners and a public body, such as the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, that limit development rights while allowing landowners to continue living...
Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program (VACS)

Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program (VACS)

by | Dec 3, 2019

Programs Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program (VACS) The VACS objectives are to encourage voluntary installation of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) and address Virginia’s nonpoint source pollution water quality objectives, and to improve water...
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

by | Dec 3, 2019

Programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Through EQIP, the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides agricultural producers with financial resources and help to plan and implement conservation practices. Using these practices can lead to cleaner...