In Lancaster County, dairy farmer Elam King has taken steps to restore and protect his land with conservation-focused improvements, setting an example of how tradition and environmental stewardship can go hand-in-hand.
After years of dealing with muddy barnyards, over-grazed pastures, and stormwater runoff, Mr. King reached out to USDA"s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS), Lancaster County field office for assistance. After working through the planning process with NRCS field staff, Mr. King developed a whole-farm conservation plan that would dramatically improve his farm efficiency and the sustainability of his farm while meeting his goals and improving the environment.
“It was a big benefit for me not having all this water just running down; it was always mud or manure going into the creek,” said King.
With support from NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Mr. King addressed long-standing resource concerns on his property.