It seems every day we hear more about the issue of run-off from farms into adjoining streams and waterways. Farmers are being encouraged to help stop the amount of animal waste, pesticides, and fertilizers that make their way into the streams along the pastures.
Though some farmers still doubt the urgency to fence their grazing lands, others in Madison are already taking steps to fence their own pastures. In this article in the local Madison newspaper, you can find out more about the types of assistance available to help farmers make this transition.
Recently, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said E. coli bacteria in the Robinson River and its tributary Little Dark Run are at a dangerous level. The Culpeper Soil and Water District has helped 12 landowners in Madison County with fencing, as well as 47 landowners district-wide.
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